All Irish-Americans are alcoholics.

All African-Americans are intellectually inferior.

All Asian-Americans are poor drivers.

All Italian-Americans are associated with the mafia.

All Mexican-Americans are lazy.

All Polish-Americans are dumb.

All European-Americans are rhythmically challenged.

As you look at the above statements, you are probably saying to yourself, "Of course I don't believe that those statements are true. I would never think that about any group of people. Anyone who believes those statements is clearly a racist and I'm certainly not a racist." Now pause and take a few minutes to search within yourself. Really look deep inside and try to find those well-guarded places that might not make you particularly proud. It's OK to acknowledge them. No one has to know. After searching inside yourself, were you able to acknowledge that at some point in your life you probably believed a version of at least one of the above statements? If you answered yes,......

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Title: A Change In Direction
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Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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