Is the South racist? We asked South Carolinians | AJ+

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I mean the fact that he referred to black people as “negroes” tells you all you need to know.

"I'm not racist I have a black friend" Black friend: uncle ruckus

Anyone from any culture and race can be racist. I'm an American of Mexican ethnicity. When I was 9 years old I got my first taste of racism. In 1964 I won 1st place in the library's reading contest where I had to write an essay on each book I read. I got my picture taken for the newspaper, but only of my back, they had me facing the librarian behind me, while the two White boys, who won second and third places, faced the camera. When I was managing an apartment building a Black couple came to my office mad as hell. They let me know that they knew I was Mexican and knew that once one Mexican moves in a whole lot of Mexicans follow. We are like roaches the lady told me. Since I was the manager I had to take that abuse. Of course, if someone would have said that to the nice Black couple, they would have screamed racism and sued. I know both White, Black and Mexicans who are racist against others. I've known people from all those groups who were racist and prejudiced against White, Blacks, Jews, Asians, Mexicans, Indians, Middle Eastern and anyone not included in this list. And I know those who deny racism are the ones who practice racism and prejudice against others. Because admitting racism means you acknowledge the issue, that it's unfair, abusive and one will need to change their own attitude against people they only know and judge superficially and not soul deep.

As a white man who's never visited the Carolinas I can say I have never experienced racism in Charleston.

Just here to remind y’all that South Carolina didn’t legalize interracial marriage until 1998.

“I’m not racist I smoke so my lungs are black so therefore I am black”

I'm half black and took a vacation with my mom and aunt to Kentucky. I was a little nervous about it because I thought I'd get some dirty looks from people but I had the opposite experience. The people I've met were so nice and kind to me.

I don’t understand why someone would hate another person just because they are a different race and/or come from a different culture. Instead of fearing what’s different people should take the time to learn about one another. Humanity is so diverse and there is beauty in diversity

"he needs to be a president and run this country, not be involved with these types of issues" ... idk about you but to me that sounded dumb asfk

“The south ain’t racist, nah” - genuinely said by a man wearing a Confederate flag

After being in the north for my whole life and moving to the south last summer, I can honestly say the people down south are a lot more friendly than up north. I used to be scared to come down here, but I guess actually going somewhere really shows you how it really is.

I am Asian American from south and moved to New York. I get racism 10 times more in North East then South. Especially from black folks.

'Everybody got along good back then' felt like a comedy.

The south in a nutshell: I’m not racist BUT-

I’m from Tiny Town, TX. Just over ten years ago, during a City Council Mtg the whole Police Dept was fired for racist behaviors by the 4-5 officers. I am exceedingly proud of how the Town Council took the bull by the horns, and eliminated that problem.

“If you look for the bad you’re gonna find the bad. If you look for the good you’ll find the good” -my mother

“Segregation. Yeah everyone got along good back then.” Lol wtf

Reporter: Are you racist? Man: I'm not racist, I own a black vehicle

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