I&#x27;m sure you&#x27;re factually accurate in your statements but I just want to comment on the structure of your argument (and I don&#x27;t at all mean this in a snarky or negative light).<p>Racism is about more than being race-conscious. I think we all recognize that. I can say &#x27;Obama is black&#x27; and &#x27;John Boehner is white&#x27; and &#x27;How many Asian senators are there?&#x27; None of these questions subjugates anyone.<p>For systemic oppression (and Racism), there has to be a group in power and a set of institutions created by those in power to subjugate others.<p>Back to the point: speakers often speak about Racism (which, as above, requires the power to create oppressive institutions) in the same way they speak about what you described as &#x27;opposition to the majority establishment and a black counter-culture that opposed race equality and integration.&#x27; This probably happens because the nuanced description you gave doesn&#x27;t roll of the tongue.<p>My ultimate point: it&#x27;s not clear to me that an ethnic group that is not part of the &#x27;majority establishment&#x27; can be &#x27;Racist&#x27;.