Cross Post from GDP: What issues, specifically, would end racism in the US?

[psychmommy]

35. racism is institutional

Bernie alone can't get rid of racism. But, step one is acknowledging its existence and the part you play in perpetuating it. Acknowledging your white privilege and though it is painful, eradicating it. Stop blaming black people for all of the ills in this country. Look into your own closet and your family-see the poverty, addiction, under-education, teen pregnancy, violence-white on white crime. Stop looking at individual black folks actions and smearing all black people with the blame. If black america treated white america the way we are treated-the suicide rate would double. It is shameful that the history books have removed us and our contributions but, you complain because we take February to celebrate our accomplishments. We are racists because we have pride in our history that doesn't include you.
As you read this, you think "she is a racist". I am simply answering your question but, you really already knew the answer and don't want to act on it. It's easier to just label me a racist and pretend you don't know the answer.