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People sometimes hold themselves back because they want to use racism as an excuse for them not being able to achieve what they want to achieve.

Racism springs from the lie that certain human beings are less than fully human. It's a self-centered falsehood that corrupts our minds into believing we are right to treat others as we would not want to be treated.

Racism is taught in our society, it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.

Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.

Any concept of one person being superior to another can lead to racism.

I think the truth is, we are all racist, really, when it comes down to it. I think all of us have to check ourselves from time to time, and say, 'Look, that sort of attitude isn't good enough.' It takes discipline to keep our prejudices out.

No one likes to admit they are racist or bear prejudices. Nor do they even like to be open and honest when they witness racist behaviour.

Precisely because white denial has long trumped claims of racism, people of color tend to underreport their experiences with racial bias rather than exaggerate them.

You can't prove somebody is a racist unless they really come out and do the act and is found to be that.

Racism tears down your insides so that no matter what you achieve, you're not quite up to snuff.