text: Ironically, if the historical atrocities of slavery and Jim Crow are reviewed, folks of your persuasion are the first to shriek "that was a long time ago!  It's not relevant now!"
  
  But you're right about one thing--"racism" (more precisely white supremacy) was considered to be a minor problem.  By those unaffected by it, or benefiting from it.  Your statement says a lot about you.