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Absolutely agree. Everyone has the potential to be racist (or at least hold problematic, stereotypical beliefs and practices). I am still unlearning some bad habits I learned growing up as a "model minority." Simple things like feeling good when an elder complimented me on my pale skin. The darker-is-always-worse thing is definitely true across many cultures. Now I cringe whenever I hear someone make a compliment about being pale = good.

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Li Charmaine Anne
Li Charmaine Anne

Written by Li Charmaine Anne

(She/They) Author on unceded Coast Salish territories (Vancouver, Canada). At work on first novel. Get links to read my stuff for free: https://bit.ly/2MleRqJ

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