(and not intended to offend) Throughout my life I’ve occasionally heard people, when explaining that they’re not racially biased say, "I’m colorblind".
I don’t think it’s necessary to ‘not see’ color, because there’s nothing wrong with people being different colors, and obviously it’s a part of nature. Many animals come in various colors, why shouldn’t human beings ?
There’s nothing wrong with noticing it (because we all do, honestly)—and being fine with it.
And not judging people negatively or fearing them because of it.
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At work, I definitely cease noticing someone is a person of color once I speak to them a couple of times. For many jobs, it's the opposite, which is a kind of racism. I notice if someone is white in that case. Where jobs are typically held by a latino, for example, I don't "notice" at all. Again, a kind of racism.
@bijouxbroussard I'll notice if a new co-worker is black for example, but only once or twice. Further, if I meet an employee at work who is white in a custodian position I'll notice if they are white, but not if they are Latino, for example.
