In Class Discussion

Yesterday's discussion really made me think and question if I am racist.  I feel that every one is a little bit racist, if not racist, at least stereotypical.  After all, that is where racism comes from, stereotypes.  During the discussion I was using to stereotypes to decide whether Twyla or Roberta was black.  I did not know that I was one to use stereotypes.  I am a very friendly person and will talk to absolutely any body, not matter what race.  All of them are the same to me.  After all, I am very firm to the belief that it matters what is on the inside.  I do not use stereotypes in my daily life when I see people from other races, but I am aware of the stereotypes, which was shown yesterday in class.  I am not trying to defend myself by any means.  After class I thought about the discussion and I was kind of ashamed of the way I acted.  I was not purposefully being stereotypical, but I was indeed using stereotypes.  Stereotypes happen every day.  I do not like racism it angers me and what people do not really know is that racism is just ignorance.  People need to become educated.  People have tried educating others about racism a lot, but if they are ignorant, they are probably also stubborn and will not listen.