The sad part is that we are all still racist, and no one even sees it. And i'm not just talking about white and latino ppl, as long as we are referring to ppl as black, white, asian, or latino we are mentally separating everyone into groups that we have expectations of, and thats the definition of racism. How am I as a white male supposed to be able to forget racism and move on to peaceful existence with the rest of my friends, family, and society when every time i expose my self to any type of social or media interaction all anyone talks about is racism, how bad it is here or there, what happened here or there, why im a bad person for being white, and how i have to be careful of everything i say because there might be someone around who will think im racist. (even something as simple as the clique "you people" directed at a group not containing yourself and containing at least one person of African decent)
This is one of the few situations where bringing more attention to it, and keeping it in the social spotlight, pointing fingers at causes, and constantly reminding us is only going to worsen the problem. It will continue to heighten the any remaining conflict and will spur a wave of resentment of all involved directed at there accusers/persecutors.
In my paraphrase and interpretation of the words of Smokey the Bear - "Only you can prevent racism!" by not continuing it. and every single one of us who said well if they would do this or stop that (things like BET, and the NAACP (had a purpose at one time, now its just the new Klan) do incite anger in me) (over half of my black friends feel the need to tell me regularly how hard it is to be black, and how unfairly they get treated at every thing, even when its perfectly clear that a large number of there problems are caused but personal decisions)....... we are still being racist, lets let it go and move on.