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I've learned if you look for a racist you can find them. I also think it's the time her mom lived in too. I just know it's not how I was raised. I've met all kinds of people. I've met some real true racists, white and black, usually more black. I think I've only come across one true white supremacist. Most white people (esp. white men) I meet (that liberals would say are racist) aren't racist but really frustrated. I know about white suburban flight, racial preferences, etc. and workplace discrimination. Plus, because I do talk about my father and mother, I hear things from white people no black person would ever hear. Sort of venting you know? The really tough crowd are the black people I deal with. Some have been through genuine crap like one customer I know who had to hide from the klan in Tennessee. Most are just fishing for racists in every puddle and have never been discriminated against ever. They have a guilt complex...go figure.

Too bad... when you box yourself in as Halle does, you miss out.

You're right on; however, we're not usually aware of how we judge people--whether it be female, religious/Christian stereotyping, or race. One time, I was walking down the street by myself (I'm a lady so I keep a VERY safe distance from any male when alone, white or black).

Anyway, a black guy came from the opposite direction, soI did what I usually did... purposefully avoid him, walk very far away from him & around him. He looked at me & had this most hurt expression on his face, which told me that he's had everyone do that to him (treat him as a potential criminal) all his life.

I think that's it's this kind of involuntary crap, not the outright hurt, that black people have to put up with. However, it's an unfortunate fact of life that lots of people are judged on lots of things. Bald, short white men don't get into upper positions nearly as often as handsome, tall men with lush hair. Just accept who you are, and accept your social handicap (whether it be baldness, race, gender, disability, disfiguring features, etc.).