Can You Act Racist and Not Be A Racist?

There are racist people out there who commit racist acts. We know this. But is it possible that the two can be separate? That a typically decent, humane person spouting equality can behave in a racist manner and not actually be a racist? It’s clear that there is a lot of sensitivity using the word “racist”. Even the media typically cops out and uses “racially charged” when using “racist” is oftentimes more concise and correct.

Adjective or Noun and Does it Really Matter?

Racist can be used as an adjective or a noun. It can be an action or a person. A racist action is the act of trotting out a “token Black”. This is oftentimes done to prove that one is not a racist — which is the noun form.

Is it possible to behave in a racist manner and not be a racist? Yes.

Just like a person can sing a song or write without being labeled a singer or writer, a person could (in theory) commit a racist action without being racist. However, it’s rarely the case.

It’s usually a case of where there’s smoke, there’s fire. The reason it’s rare is because —

White People Are Raised In White Supremacy