Why Does Skin Color Matter?

Via Scoop.it – Mixed American Life

Jennifer Saleem  ”  One day I was telling my husband a story about this guy and his crazy antics in an intersection. I will never forget our conversation:   Me: “This black guy was acting like a lunatic today as he was crossing the street.”
Husband: “Why did you mention that he was black?”
Me: Silence
Husband: “Does the color of his skin matter?”
Me: “You’re right. Let me rephrase. This African American guy was…”
Husband: “Why does it matter if he is African American? Are you suggesting that only one ‘type’ of person acts loony while crossing a street?” ” click for more
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