Hi Keren: The Problem Of Colorblind Racism

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Hi Keren,

You raise some important issues about the widespread problem of colorblind racism and the beliefs that support it. Despite arguments that we live in a post-racial age, it is indisputable that race still has a big influence on opportunities and experiences in society. The ongoing reminders of being Black in America serve as a stark reminder of the pervasiveness of systematic racism and discrimination, which many people must endure daily. The pervasive inequalities and injustices that currently afflict African Americans and other oppressed groups are frequently ignored by colorblind racism. Furthermore, the persistence of misconceptions like the model minority stereotype harms minority groups' ability to work together and advance toward