Of course not, and the fact that even black cops treat black people like they're less than human illustrates another important idea: internalized racism. When

Of course not, and the fact that even black cops treat black people like they're less than human illustrates another important idea: internalized racism. When power structures in society constantly reinforce the idea that black people are worth less, everyone starts to believe it. Pernicious, isn't it? It isn't just about name-calling. It's about the systems that keep people disengaged politically and economically, generation after generation. The name-calling is just the surface stuff, and you know, I bet you anything that if people of color actually had a fair shot at anything in this country, the name calling wouldn't matter at all.