stop racism

It’s 2009, and I am optimistic that racism and other forms of discrimination will end. Maybe not today, but it will happen. We’re slowly progressing in this world and those who are bitten by this venom have the power to change their ways. Obviously, I can’t single-handedly end racism but I can stop it whenever I see it. I want to live, and I don’t care for how long, to see it end. We must start to respect each other. Everyone will benefit when we eradicate hate and discrimination.

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When I saw the first 10 minutes of the movie I now have at my web site and then read about the “Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes” Experiment by Jane Elliott I got mad and decided to do something about it. I put up a web site and started advertising it so I could help combat racism.

See www.Stop-Racism-Today.com

So far the results have been good. I have found what Ralph Nader said to be true.

“Striving for justice is one of life’s greatest gratifications. In fact, outside of the family, it is the greatest gratification. Without justice, there’s no such thing as liberty and freedom, there’s no such thing as fulfilling life’s possibilities.” ~ Ralph Nader

...the Lord loves justice…” ~ God (Ps 37:28)

“Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. ~ God (Ps 82:3-4)

Ok, I’ll do it!

“I’ve Done This” or “I’ve Given Up.” Well, I haven’t “done this,” because obviously racism is still rampant everywhere we look. And I haven’t “given up,” either. I am opting for the first choice because it’s the closest one to “I’m Continuing to Do This.”

because I think I do this through my words and actions pretty well already.

How do you deal with it? I can’t shake this thing a ‘friend’ said weeks ago. This is a girl who I spent a bunch of time with months ago but the more we got to know each other, the more I realized we weren’t really suited to be friends. One night we were heading out night and she made a comment that I found really racist. We got into an argument and became frustrated with each other the entire night. Once we got to the club we both went our seperate ways.
She’s still making an effort to be friends, but I have to say I’m not really interested. A part of me wants to bring up that moment again and explain to her why I find it offensive. I know I probably can’t change her attitudes, but is it worth it to try?

My husband and I came up with an idea for a design when we were on vacation to try to help stop racism. We decided we wanted to do something about it rather than just talk about it. We started a shop at www.oneracehuman.org where we are selling items with this design on it. We have had so many positive comments on the t-shirts, it is unbelievable.
What I was wondering is what you would you do, if you have the chance, to help stop racism in the world?

Racism, classism, sexism, and most other “isms” have existed as long as human societies have, so while I will continue to do my part to be part of the solution and not part of the problem, I am trying to keep my list filled with realistically attainable goals (and trying to make room for new goals).

how many racists and bigots there are around, and how many people interact with them as if they weren’t dangerous to society.

I’m enraged and wish people would see people for who they are. I’m part mexican and part white and I’m proud of who I am! I have a good heart and that is all that should matter.