White for white, black for black, brown for brown!

We have a made alot of progress in the last 60 years on this subject, but its something that still is an issue in our daily lives. It shouldn't be that way but that fact remains that it is in many respects. As long as there are people who harbor prejudice against anyone just because of the way they look, or the color of their skin, we will continue to have this problem on some level. I personally think part of the problem is what our children are taught. For example in history we learn very little about the culture and beliefs of our respective societies as opposed to events within those societies. The United States is a hotbed of different nationalities, with different cultural belief and customs. We have virtually every nationality on earth represented here, and all of them are here to seek a better than they could have anywhere else. Yet in my country prejudice is alive and well. Until we accept the fact that there is no such thing as racism, and instead realize there is only one race of humans on this planet, we will continue to have prejudice based on ethnicity and beliefs. I'm not saying I have to agree with everyone elses beliefs, culture, or religion, and neither does anyone else. However I think there should be a much greater importance put on teaching our children what those differences in culture, beliefs, and religion are, because over time I feel that will be the thing that causes the most permanent change in how we relate to each other. If you dont really have an understanding of something then you base your opinion on whatever you are told. If you take the time to learn about something, than you can decide for yourself what you believe. But having done that, at least you can formulate your opionion based on facts, and you can gain a respect for the opinions of others.

Greetings DenverLC . I agree. Nice post. Regarding skin color, the Jewish historian Josepheus records that Jewish tradition states the skin color of Adam was red. And the Hebrew word for Adam very closely related to the Hebrew word for "red." With that, I consider all of some shade of red. Me? I putrid pink.

yes, i totally agree with you. we need to broaden our horizon and not judge so we won't be judged as well.

I sooo agree with you. Many people choose who to treat nicely, look at the skin color first, or how they dress if they seem rich or not, or who to go easy with in a job interview. Pathetic! But when they are the ones who get to be treated in that manner, they immediately complain that it's unfair. I had experienced this with an airline. My late grandmother and I boarded late, as well as another passenger,a white man. But the pinoy attendant told only me as I was assisting my grandma to her seat to come early next time so the flight won't be late. I was so pissed that I retorted "I know! We got here earlier than you think but no wheelchair was available so could you just imagine how slowly we had to walk and how many stops we had to make to let my grandmother rest...and we aren't the only ones who are late here". She fell silent and apologized, and when we landed, an airport personnel with a wheelchair immediately got inside the plane looking for us.

I agree with you... It is a sad reality that some people considers color, nationality and gender in almost all aspects-- work, travel, friendship, and so on.