[Nataku X]

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.).

[cyborg]

As a lady myself, I will definately avoid men if I am alone. I live in a predominantely black/hispanic neighborhood. I know where to walk by myself and where not to go after sundown ya know what I mean?

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Just accept who you are, and accept your social handicap (whether it be baldness, race, gender, disability, disfiguring features, etc.).
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HOW TRUE.