Share some racism stories.
There was a story in a workplace. An Asian employee was passed over for a promotion multiple times. Colleagues with less experience and lower performance who were white got promoted instead. When the Asian employee asked for feedback, the supervisor made some veiled comments about 'communication styles' which seemed to be code for racial bias, as his English was perfectly fine and he was very good at collaborating with others.
One racism story is about a black student in a predominantly white school. He was constantly singled out by teachers, always being the first to be suspected when something went wrong in the classroom. For example, when a book went missing, the teacher immediately accused him without any evidence, just because of his skin color.
In a neighborhood, a Hispanic family moved in. Some of the white neighbors started a petition to have them removed, spreading baseless rumors that they would bring crime and lower property values. The family was friendly and law - abiding, but the neighbors' actions were clearly driven by racism.
Share some black racism stories.
One story is about a black student in a predominantly white school. He was constantly singled out by teachers for minor infractions that white students often got away with. For example, if he was a few minutes late to class, he'd be sent to detention immediately, while white students would just get a warning. This shows the unfair bias based on race.
Share some real life racism stories.
One real - life racism story is about a friend of mine who is Asian. He was waiting in line at a store when an old man behind him muttered some racist slurs about Asians being the cause of all the problems in the country. It was completely unprovoked and just based on his appearance. My friend was shocked and felt very hurt. He tried to confront the man but the man just walked away.
Can you share some racism online stories?
Sure. One story is about a person of color who was constantly trolled in an online gaming community. They received racist slurs just because of their skin color, which made them feel extremely unwelcome and degraded their gaming experience.
Can you share some racism horror stories?
One racism horror story is about a black family moving into a predominantly white neighborhood. They were constantly harassed by their neighbors. Their mailbox was vandalized, and their children were bullied at school. The neighbors would make racist remarks and try to drive them out just because of the color of their skin.
Can you share some modern day racism stories?
Sure. One modern day racism story is about a Muslim family. They were constantly stared at and whispered about in their neighborhood just because of their religious attire. People made assumptions about them being terrorists, which was completely baseless and a form of racial profiling.
Share some experiences from BuzzFeed Racism Horror Stories.
There are stories of racial profiling in public places. For example, a person of color was wrongly suspected of stealing in a store just because they fit the 'profile' the store employees had in their minds. They were followed around the store, made to feel uncomfortable and humiliated, all because of racism.
Can you share some examples of racism in school stories?
Well, there are stories where school events show signs of racism. Take prom for example. In a story set in a small - town school, the prom king and queen are always white students, even when students of other races are equally or more popular. This could be because of the underlying racism in the school community. Also, in school sports, there might be discrimination. In a fictional football team story, black players might be given more dangerous or less visible positions compared to white players, based on the coach's racist views. And sometimes, in the school cafeteria, students of different races are made to sit separately, creating a form of segregation.
Can you share new stories that highlight the impact of racism?
Sure. There was a story about a young Latino man who was wrongly accused of stealing in a store just because of his ethnicity. The store security followed him around and finally detained him without any real evidence. This made him feel humiliated and angry, and it also made him more aware of the racial profiling that exists in society.
What are some recent stories about racism?
There are also new stories in the housing market. African - American families are being denied housing in certain neighborhoods more often than white families. Realtors may show fewer options to them or steer them towards less - desirable areas. This is a form of housing discrimination that has been going on for a long time and still persists today, despite laws against it.
Stories of Racism in Schools: What Are Some Examples?
One example could be students of a certain race being disproportionately disciplined. For instance, black students might be more likely to be sent to the principal's office for minor infractions compared to their white peers. Another story could be about racist remarks made by teachers. There have been cases where teachers made derogatory comments about a student's race, which created a hostile learning environment.