Racists have ya... yunno... ever tried not being racist? It opens up literally a whole world of experiences and friendships you would otherwise miss out on.
When you have grown up in a culture that constantly bombards you with racism, choosing to challenge that in yourself is a powerful act of self definition. You have to become much more self aware, willing to apologise, recognise fault in yourself and change.
Racism is *everywhere* from video game selection menus to casual slang terms, from childrens rhymes and old sayings. Every TV show, advert, book, game you play has racism woven in to some degree. A thousand small cuts a day.
I won't always get it right, I am sure I will make mistakes along the way, but I am striving each day to be on the side of equality, intellect and kindness.
And so far it has been absolutely worth the struggle.

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