Has their really been a change in this country, or is that just the way it appears? Appearance and language are not all there is to racial equality. The "n-word" may not be used by white America as much. But that doesn't mean that America is racially equal. A black woman may not be denied a job opportunity because of the color of her skin but that doesn't mean race wasn't a factor. Isn't giving someone a job just to avoid appearing racist just as racists as denying someone a job because of the color of their skin? Both scenarios reflect a deep-seeded racial issue in America. Giving someone a job based on their race can say that they were not the best qualified person for the job. This is not right either. True racial equality in the work force is nowhere in sight but a step in the right direction will come when someone can get a position solely based on their merit, regardless of race.
Appearances are very important to most people. They are very concerned about coming off as racist but are not at all concerned about actually being racist. They don't throw around derogatory slurs but that does not mean they are completely clean. Two of my favorite comedians are Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele. In one of their bits they say that "racist" is the n-word for white people. They say that white people are terrified of being called racist and will do anything to avoid it. The bit is very funny but it holds an alarming amount of truth. We are so concerned with what we say and how we appear so we aren't called racist, but we aren't willing to look deeper to see if we actually are.
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