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Currently in Evanston, IL. Before that in Texas.

• endtime 18y ago
  Do you feel that people in IL or TX are still that racist? Or are you old enough that when your parents were saying that it was a long time ago? I haven't lived in either part of the country but I'd be surprised if it's really still like that.
  • Shamiq 18y ago
    Both my parents and I are immigrants, and where they came from they were the minority. As such, they personally encountered and had to deal with both racism and xenophobia. It's more subtle in their professional fields, but not nonexistent. Parts of Texas are still horrible, but Northwestern is amazing when it comes with dealing with diversity. I have carried with me the work ethic springing from their statements, but tend to ignore the ill will that inspired it. It's useful to learn how to work hard.