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Racism can be conscious or subconscious. It is largely formed through a cultural construct. My Niece is a white girl.(well, she is actually 35...no longer a wee Lass) and she grew up quite innocent in Kirkwood and Webster Groves, Missouri. She knew next to nothing about the dynamics of the inner city---which is culturally unique based on whatever City one lives in. For example, Denver, where I live, has an inner city population that is represented fairly equally by caucasians, blacks and Latinos. We have a slight edge in Latinos, whereas a city such as New Orleans is largely black as is St.Louis. My Niece now teaches in Ferguson, Missouri.St.Louis has had a distinct history of racism and prejudice---being neatly divided along class (and racial) lines that have remained largely unchanged in 150 years. My Niece has learned quite a lot about the culture in St.Louis.

What do you think of the remark that was made by a Missouri State Senator? Missouri lawmaker hit for 'white privilege' remarks on social media? Granted my link was from Faux News, so a grain of salt may be in order...but overall, my opinion and observation has been that "White Privilege" remarks are controversial. Personally, as you know, I've never liked the idea of being responsible for past privilege. Edited by Phat, : spelling