"Research has shown that those who hold stereotypes about a particular group of people are unlikely to have those stereotypes altered merely by encountering someone who defies that stereotype. Instead, they are likely to view the individual defying said stereotype as an exception. In other words, it is possible to have a black friend, Asian friend, Hispanic friend or Muslim friend or wife and still exhibit prejudice toward that group. The friend or wife is simply viewed as the exception who is not like the others.For the record: No, I am not calling Ryan a racist. I am saying, however, that if you want to know where a politician’s heart lies when it comes to a particular community, it may be best to look at that person’s policies — such as his or her record on civil rights — rather than personal relationships."
from The Root’s Does Paul Ryan’s Black Ex-Girlfriend Matter (via smokemyhomegrown)
Yes! And the same thing is true when people date and adopt outside their race or culture. it takes time for people to get over their predjudices and privileges.
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This is so important and relevant to those who bring up their Black friends
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