A couple black guys I used to work with told me they preferred people being openly racist as opposed to hidden racists. At least they knew where they stood w the open racists. It made sense to me

I spent my junior high and high school years in rural southeast Alabama during the early 1970s. As the only Asian in the school, I was subject to racism at many levels. For many of them, I was the only Asian they had ever seen in person. Their mistreatment and attitude towards me made me feel inferior. It took me almost a decade of living outside the south to gain my self-confidence and feel comfortable in public places.

As a Disability bus driver, I can confirm this in Ga. The citizens, police officers and even the workers I work with treat the disabled pretty bad here and I am thoroughly disgusted everyday I do my job!😡

I've lived in a small town in Wisconsin for almost 3 years. I couldn't take it any longer. The worst thing that was said to me by a middle aged white lady ( I am a 60 something year old black lady) was that in Wisconsin, they call black people the N word. And she said the word! Another white lady told me they watch me as I shop for groceries! I'll never go back there. When I left I was actually afraid for my well being!!

My uncle was a racist. He moved his family to AZ in 1963. He’d make fun of the Latinos. He has 5 children. ALL of them married Latino/Latina. When we go to see them it’s lively and fun.

I have lived in every region of the US. Racism manifests differently in different areas of the country. Each area has its unique brand of racism.

Racism is everywhere. As a black woman I experienced it in every State I visited. I see it, ignored it and keep moving. Things really got bad during and after the pandemic.

As an African American male originally from Ohio and having lived in the Deep South, I've come to realize that the perception of racism differs between regions. Contrary to popular belief, I've found that the South isn't inherently more racist than northern states. Instead, what I've observed is that racist individuals in the South tend to be more openly vocal about their prejudices compared to those in the North. Personally, I value transparency and honesty, even when it comes to difficult topics like racism. I'd rather someone be upfront about their beliefs rather than hiding them behind a facade of friendliness. In my experience, encountering individuals who openly express their racist views allows for a more genuine interaction, even if it may be uncomfortable. It's disheartening to discover someone's true colors only when faced with a challenging situation or when forced to make a choice. In essence, while racism exists in both the North and the South, the difference lies in the level of openness about it. I believe that addressing these issues openly and honestly is the first step towards fostering understanding and ultimately, overcoming racism.

My experience-as a black man, I experienced way more racism while living in Ohio (the direct, in-your-face hate and name calling), and living in Colorado (Denver.....the "subtle", kind of "pandering", back-handed, "you're so articulate for a POC....and good for YOU for owning a home and a car and working everyday"). Ugh. I was born and raised in WEST Texas and am currently back living in the state and I've yet to experience any of what I experienced in Colorado or Ohio.

I'm a Mexican American guy from Texas but I've dated women from different races such as Black,Middle Eastern,Indian,Asian. I Believe that every race has a beauty we shouldn't discriminate a person cause of their color of skin

I got questioned by an Arkansas State Trooper....His main cause for concern? "If you're Mexican American, who don't you have any accent?" Yes, folks, he was THAT stupid

My father was racist when I was growing up. He then denied being racist on his deathbed. I always found his racism disgusting.

I live in the south for the last 20 years. I've experienced more racism in NY, NJ, and PA than I ever have living down south and I grew up in the north.

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As a hispanic female I have experienced racism in Kentucky especially in Lexington and my daughter when she was little she experienced racism too at school it is so sad.

Iowa is like the jack in the box of racism

As a Hispanic living a majority Black community in Miami was horrible. The racism we recieved was unbearable. My home was broken into twice. Multiple times trying to attempt to breaknin. My mother was robbed in front of our house. In school the black students would beat anyone who wasnt black. I agree racism is everywhere.

I’m Native American and Scottish but I remember when they were integrating kids of color into our schools. I never cared about the color of their skin we just had another kid to play with , of course this was in the 60’s. Our grandparents taught us not to judge people by their color but how you treat each other.

I live on a Native american reservation in arizona. I live near a local non native town. Most or if not all natives on our reservation have to go to the next town to buy our necessities for the week. I have met some caucasian people who were nice or helpful. There were other times where I met some who were outwardly racist. There was this little old white lady coming out of a restaurant, she was yelling at me when i walked by, she called me all sorts, including trash. I was just walking by. After that incident with the older white lady, i started looking around and noticing how they treated us. They looked very condescending, whether it be a restaurant or when a catastrophe happens. There was an incident in a bar in the next town over where a native shot a non native. All the white folks in that town assumed it was a native shooting a white person. They started cussing and being outwardly racist, saying they will come to the reservation and attack anyone who they see. I heard of a few hitchhikers being attacked during that time by white people between the border of the reservation and that town. Our tribal government had to address the threats to our people, and said they will get to the bottom of what happened. It turns out that a native american from different tribe was living in that town. And the person(s) who got shot was revealed to be all mexican. After Our tribal administration told the public what really happened. All the white racists got quiet, and they stopped trying to attack out tribe. These events that I experienced made me realize that racism is still alive and well. Still in the hearts of white men, they just stay quiet unless they think they have a reason to be outwardly racist. They think of us natives as below them, and we are not a part of their society. Just because of the stereotypes of being a drunk alcoholic who gets money from the government. They only want to see us in the bad light. So when I step out of the reservation, i am always aware of my surroundings.

S.C. and GA. both had cases of people keeping slaves in the period of 1913 to 1930. Also lots of lynchings of returning WW1 black veterans. And the attempted genocide of black areas of Roseville and Clermont, FL. and the Black Wall Street area of Tulsa,OK. in the 1920s.

I knew it, I knew it Alabama and Mississippi would be the top 2. As a black truck driver I've had problems in all the states on the list, but Mississippi and Alabama leads the list by far. I've owned my trucking company since 96, one state trooper in Mississippi just couldn't believe it. (this was in 2005) A couple small towns in Alabama the local sheriff told me I wasn't welcome in the town after dark. (2004 & 2008) That's just the tip of the iceberg I own 50 trucks now because of my experiences and the fact that most of my drivers are ethnic. I refuse to accept any loads to 6 of the states on your list in the last 20yrs. The one's I do are only the major cities, no small backwood towns. I know Kentucky would've been on the list but didn't make the top 10.

Ironically, I never experienced racism until I left the South, specifically in Massachusetts, New Jersey and California.

As someone who lives in North Carolina I can say I’ve rarely experienced racism and I love it here. We have many of every race here tbh.

My wife and I live in Texas. I don't see why people gripe about voter ID. You have to have an ID to write a check, drive a car, go to a doctor, and too many other things too many to list. I know many old people, I am one, I know many black friends. These are the two groups they say blocks voting. Everyone I know has some sort of ID. It's no big deal.

People are tribal. Whether consciously or not, people gravitate to people who think , behave and like similar things. Within a perceived group it is easy to disparage and denigrate people outside your group. This happens in every state, in rural areas, suburbs and cities. Hate is a very powerful motivator. Never underestimate the power of hate.

Wyoming. As a brotha in Wyoming I've met some of the nicest people in my life. I've also had to count to ten because some tourists thought they were safe in a racist haven at a local bar. They found out the hard way I was the local and they were not welcomed. Bartenders kicked them out and told them to never come back. Rest of the night people were checking on me to see if I was ok, they were more angry than I was.

As a high-functioning autistic white man with a significant interest in culture. I love having diversity around me. I love learning about new things, new people, various religious practices, foods, and lifestyles. Everyone benefits when cultural differences are imparted upon those who had limited exposure, previously. I couldn't imagine being bigoted against anyone for any reason. I'll never understand why someone would want to be unnecessarily hateful, either.

Im surprised Idaho and Oregon arent on this list

For the longest time when I moved to Texas I was perceived as being Middle Eastern (I'm Italian) by the ignorant smaller town hick cops and followed and pulled over any number of times just based on my appearance. The last time it happened and when the guy ran my ID and found out I worked for Homeland security his whole attitude changed. It would have been funny if it wasn't disturbing.

I’m a 68 yr. old female. I grew up in Louisville , Ky. Lots of racism there. We had riots in the streets. I went to a Catholic elementary school that was pretty evenly mixed. We kids got along well for the most part. It was the parents that caused the problems usually. I could have my white friends over to visit my house. Not my black friends. My mom wasn’t really a racist. She was so afraid my grandfather, if he had dropped by while a black friend was over, it would have been bad. Really bad. I remember thinking that I would be so happy when I grew up and racism would be gone and not have to worry about it. Oh, the innocence of children.

Racism, racism, racism. Every day, we have to hear about racism in the country. Keep it alive, keep it alive, keep it alive!!!

I'm a native Texan, been here all my life, I am Hispanic, here in Texas we will give you the shirt off our back, we will stop and help you with your flat, true we protect our own and means everybody until you cross us and that means all races, but here we judge you not by your color but your work ethic, the way you treat others, the way you treat your momma and grand mamma. Those who see Texas as racist are usually not from Texas. As far as immigration, we want to keep out the crime element. Those who wanna live and work here are welcome with open arms we just expect them to do it the right way and become citizens. We are all about hospitality so don't be surprised if someone from Texas offers you a cold beer or cold sweet ice tea that's just what we do.

Im Latino, I’m still yet to meet someone who doesn’t have ID… it’s dirt cheap and accessible. The implying that POC can’t get ID is far more racist…

I was born and raised In Arkansas and I can confirm there is alot of unnecessary racism for no reason. People can be jerks fr 💀

How many people don't have ID? I mean if you want cigarettes, beer, to drive, to get a job, to get on an airplane, open a bank account, probably even get into a homeless shelter, you need ID. Hilarious.

In Maryland, I am exposed to racism and insults

I retired at 51 and moved from NY to North Carolina . Most of the seniors in my fanily had migrated from the south during the "Jim Crow" era ,and had no love . But I served in the military with a lot of southerners ,they werent the most well educated but they were knowledgeable, I learned how to hunt fish ,and fix my cheap ass car. I was crusing home doing 5 mph over the limit, one after noon from a golf game and a couple of guys in an jacked up pickup with glass pack mufflers started tail gateing and popping the muffler,the first time I let in go ,the second time I let it go, The third time I looked over my sholder,deliberately reached across my dash and popped opem glove box.They backed off and took the next right. I'm not saying they were racist,they might have just been assholes who happened to be white. I just know that in my almost 30 years of military and civialian law enforcement ,I learned that a 1911 platform with a double stack magizine tends to win disputes,what ever the motivation.

As a brother that now lives in California but grew up in Georgia I’ve experienced racism left and right out here than I ever did back in Georgia. The difference is that CA is more passive aggressive and too politically correct and they convince themselves to believe that it’s only a southern issue while back in GA it was more in your face. I can respect a straightforward racist enough to keep my distance from them better than a passive aggressive one that pretends to be friendly towards all while concealing a weapon behind their back

These are the very reasons why this country is so divided. Number one is RACISM. 2. RELIGION. ❤🎉

S. Carolina was not a surprise at all. Neither was Mississippi. I’m shocked that Florida didn’t make the list.

I am black and also a precinct officer in Shelby County, Tennessee. I have worked the elections for decades. In Tennessee voter ID is the driver's license. My 95-year-old grandmother has a driver's license. Any state or federal ID will do if you don't have a driver's license. And if you don't have an ID, you can fill out an affidavit and vote anyway. During early voting, you can vote at any precinct. However, on election day, you must vote at your assigned (neighborhood) precinct. If you are handicapped, we will help you. If you can't read, we will help you. If you bring someone to help, that's ok. In Tennessee, we don't care what party you are in. We don't care about your race. We don't care about your religion, sex, or your pronouns. Voters are our customers and we want to serve our customers. You have to be a resident of the State of Tennessee and the county in which you are trying to vote. If you are in the wrong precinct on election day, we will give you the address of the right precinct and paperwork so you don't have to get back in the line when you get there. In all my years, I have never turned a voter away without giving them the opportunity to vote. And I never will.

Black man living in Dallas last 4 years, I haven't seen or experienced any racism, but I grew up in Alabama and that's a COMPLETELY different story 😳

Missouri and Kansas needs to be on the list.

I am from Washington, and the Racism here is people trying to not be racist, which end up being racist.

I've lived in Arizona and Texas and there is definitely a lot of racism in both. But that racism comes from Hispanics. I have never experienced the amount and level of racism from white people that I've experienced from Hispanics.

The only thing that’s shocking about South Carolina is that it’s so low on this list.

How did Indiana not make the list? Our northern most Southern state. Once the proud headquarters of the KayKayKay.

I live in Texas and the veiled racism is real. People will swear they aren’t racist while saying things like “you know how they are” when talking about black people and avoiding black areas. Ugh it’s disgusting

As a Black Woman born and raised in Oklahoma where I had my first encounter of "Racism" in 7th grade, my 7th grade history teacher was white and she made it known that she hated black people, later on in life moved to California, it was there too but I was much older and wiser and knew how to handle it, then on to Arizona....where "Racism" is well known and living on Gods creation... So all my life I had to fight and let me say I have had to put up a good fight to get respected to be where I am today in Colorado, I live between Arizona and Colorado, I've only been in Colorado a couple of months (Summer) an thus far have not experienced any Racism to this very day... Racism is a form of ignorance, it's like a Cancer eating folks up from the inside out. Racism=Hate=Aging=Diseased Deaths. Racism is the leading cause of heart disease and cancer. There are people who look and feel like they are 15yrs older than they literally are all because of being "Racist" and believing its OK to Hate, Envy, Destroy and Kill. Yes, Racism is a deadly disease destroying lives more than Gunfire, Sunami's, Earthquakes..... Racism is the worst kind of violence ever imagined. Don't be Racist...Be Kind, your body deserves to live diseased free!

I'm from NY. Went to college for 2 years in Ohio where I discovered acute overt racists. Lived in California for 12 years. Same thing especially in L.A., the Bay Area and the Inland Empire. And California is where I faced ramped up harrassment from the cops and I've never experienced that anywhere else I've lived. But to be honest, I have lived and traveled all over this country and it's the same (everywhere) I've been...EVERYWHERE. On another topic, I used to work in the airline industry in NY and encountered quite a few racists from other countries but the worst were Austria, UK, Australia, Canada, and Turkey. Racism is a global pandemic, but imagine going to someone else's country and imposing that behavior on the natives. And as far as vacations to other countries, the worst racism I encountered was definitely in Mexico.

As Senator John Kennedy said, "To a bear, we all taste like chicken."

I experience racism in South Carolina where one of the stores call security on me and my friend because we were shopping in the Outlets and we had just shop at ross so we had our ross shopping bag,the security told us that was the reason he stopped us, Bluffton SC to be exact, I've lived in Charleston and I've never experienced that.we are black people

I'm Brazilian, with a mix of Italian and portuguese ancestry. My sister used to live in L.A (studying) and I went there to visit her. I went for a drink with some of her friends (mostly Italians), we were just having fun, not being loud or inappropriate in anyway. Then some blond girl told me to go back to my country...like, out of nowhere. This behavior was a bit shocking to me cuz when foreigners come to Brazil, people are so friendly, nice, hospitable, happy to help you even if they don't speak your language. Like, if someone is visiting your place, you wanna make sure they are having a good time, right? Crazy, I would never live in the US mostly because I don't feel welcome.

I live in the south. I’m Hispanic, and adopted twin African boys. I experienced so much intolerance from the black community then from my husbands born and bread southern family! Racism is a two way street!

I knew South Carolina would make the list!!

So far, I have enjoyed your humor. I like how you don't denigrate others in order to bring out a laugh... and I love how you poke fun at the trolls without it being mean. "Leaving the door open for...'When did sexual orientation become a race?'" - Thanks for the chuckles!

As an American of Asian background, I have experienced more issues with racism in Illinois (my birth state) then in Arizona (my current home state). I have lived in a few other USA states in my life (GA, TN, VA, IN, MI, NY), but have encountered less racism in AZ compared to others.

*Driving 20 minutes to the DMV and waiting 3 hours is a form of voter suppression* Umm, that sounds like a normal trip to the DMV.

Growing up in the later previous century, i really felt like this country was making improvements in race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. ...then, social media gave a voice to the most ignorant among us

Thank you for the video. Great learning

Might be useful to distinguish between casual racism and institutional racism. As a white guy rowing up in NJ and spending many years living in Boston and its suburbs, I witnessed a shocking amount of racist attitudes. Interestingly, friends and acquaintances could be entirely civil and friendly with people of other races in a one-on-one situation, yet when out of these contexts would be casually racist toward these same groups. The worse problem is institutional racism wherein the local or state governments expend great effort to disenfranchise minorities and limit their ability to excel.

This should get spicy down here in the comments ...

People care more about their phone case color than their neighbors race.

I grew up in Louisville, KY. School desegregation efforts, called "forced bussing" by its detractors, began when I was in the 8th grade. The plan was to bus white children to traditionally black schools one year in elementary school, and one year in high school. Black children were to be bussed to white schools 11 out of 12 years. There were riots and a great "white flight" where white families moved out of the county. I wasn't bussed until the 9th grade...went downtown to Male High School (its most famous alumnus is author Hunter Thompson). I did fine, and none the worse for wear! Even more, if those years from the 8th to the 12th grade hadn't happened, I may have never even known a black person until I became an adult. I consider it a blessing.

Fortunately I never faced hateful racism, but the most casual racism I’ve faced was in Boston. People look at me differently, salespeople talk to me with a very obvious annoyance and a lot of people keep their distance like I’m radioactive. First I thought I’m being paranoid but then I noticed how different the attitude is when the white people here talk to other white people. Almost reminds me of home where my family actually would be considered privileged and my parents are extremely racist too.

As a man of mixed African American and Latin American descent, I experienced more racism/micro aggregation by other African Americans in NY and in Georgia. Then anywhere else.

i recently went to Texas to try an start a new life and it was so hard to find a job because of the racism every interview i went to i had to wait over an hour an i could just tell by the way they looked at me they weren't gonna hire me i had a McDonald tell me i had to cut my hair because males had to have a certain length an i worked at a few before an they never said anything like that i just gave up an went back home

I'm a black woman I'm so proud of me . I think no one as black people never love him self like me ❤

I don't believe any of us from outside the South should be patting ourselves on the back. I believe all states have more or less equal amounts of bigotry, the difference is simply that the South has a much higher higher mix of races, hence, more bigotry shows itself in crime. For example, Arkansas has almost 50% black folks, so I wonder how Northern states with only 15% minority could even manage close to that amount. And there's plenty of terrible stories of bigotry from outside the south, both old and recent. The point I'm making is, when it comes to social issues, we need lift eachother up as states and be united, not just belittle eachother and think we're better than one another.

My home state of Pennsylvania has to be #11. They don’t call us “Pennsyltucky” for no reason. As a black truck driver, I’ve been all over this country. I’ve never really gotten that feel when I travel the southern states. The states I felt uncomfortable in were Indiana and West Virginia.

I have found New Jersey and Kentucky to be two of the racist states that I have ever lived in.

It's crucial to address racism. Let's strive for equality and understanding in all states.

A friend of mine is Filipino and grew up in NC. She lived in NYC after college, but then moved back to NC to help her aging mom. When the previous guy was in office, she and her mom were told to go back home (pretty sure the person thought they were Mexican). Another friend was living in NC but had to pull her kids out of school and move away because her kids were being bullied for being atheists.

From my personal experience as a Cherokee Native female, one of the states I, personally, have experienced open and apparent racism in, as well as witnessed it happening to others around me, was definitely the time I went to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

This video really does a lot to bring the country together

I have experienced most racism in California and Connecticut. I'm mixed with multiple races but have white skin. Been treated like garbage my whole life. I've been suspended from school for being "white" forced to fight my friend who was black or I would end up stabbed to death by a gang of people. I let my friend beat me up because I refused to fight my friend. All they cared about was seeing whitey get beat and bleed they didn't care if I fought back or not. Been denied education in college because I look white. i got top grades and was accused of cheating for being smart. and was told I needed to give up my place for nursing education for "the less fortunate who are of black origin" those were the words of the dean at job corps in los Angeles California. From my experience the darker your skin color the more rights you have. Ps my race is Asian, white, native American, Egyptian, Israeli. I've been called white girl this and white girl that. Beaten up for looking white. I'm not just white 🐻‍❄️ I'm mixed.

As an Asian American, I've always tried to avoid going to the South and Midwest.

Me, from Kentucky, sweating harder and harder throughout the video as it got closer to #1.

The most racism my family has experiences was In texas. In Particular north west suburbs of Houston like cypress( predominantly white). The people there would tell others that didn’t look like them “go back to your country “ very often. Luckily I don’t live there anymore. Very bad experiences especially when I was in highschool.

Mississippi. The state where dreams come to die, and a mansion costs less than feeding a family of four at McDonald’s.

I'm shocked that Florida is not in the top 10 😮

I lived in LA, SC, NC, CO, MD, IL and IN. Indiana was by far the most racist state I had ever lived in

This is one of the most ignorant videos I've seen recently. The video and narrator blatantly spew statistical and personal bias throughout the length of the video. 🤮

I live in Georgia, and I can feel the racism when I step outside my house. They are even racist in the schools.

Im from South Korea. I experienced a racism in California. I thought that it was odd but that is the based in my experience. Then moved to Texas then currently, living in Arkansas. Everyone has been so nice and kind. Texas and Arkansas has been very great. I even go to Louisiana twice or three times a year, not experienced racism, either.

I'm moving to Maine. I'm black & I think they need some diversity there.

As a Texan, I've faced racial prejudice and comments as a teen. It's a real damn shame that racism is still alive and taught to children.

I definitely experienced more racism in my home state of Indiana than I ever have in Texas. I moved to Houston at 6, and the area I grew up in was extremely mixed with every race on the planet. But in Indiana...yeah, those racists are on something different! I hated going home in the summer as a teenager because it was miserable!

I grew up in upstate NY and spent my working years in Connecticut. I now live in Tennessee. While people try not to sound racist in the Northeast I am convinced that there is far more genuine dislike, disdain and downright hatred amongst the races there. Tennessee seems to be more physical separation of various groups but they work and interract

I was a victim of racism in California. I ma Mexican. My boss was a black man who was very pushy yet racist and weird. He was terminated by the company for sexual harassment and in Texas also. Hey Mexican, remember the Alamo.

My parents are in their 80's. They left the deep south at the height of Jim Crow segregation, as did many Black Americans. They settled near Chicago in the early 50's. They told me the racism in the north in those days was far more visceral than anything they ever experienced in the south.. Back then, if you were black or other in the south, you knew where you stood and where you couldn't go. Up north because there were no laws private citizens took it upon themselves to let you know when you weren't welcome. With violence and intimidation.. My dad always said Chicago, Boston, and L.A. were 3 of the most racist cities in America. Not saying the South doesn't have race issues, but that's not usually where you find the most in-your-face bigotry. Not anymore anyway. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I concur. I was born in NC. I have seen real racism up close snd personal. The most shocking racism I encountered was California and in many northern states. As for voting suppression I’m inclined to be in support of ID’s. You have to have one for government assistance di everyone has one. As for Texas I did not encounter racism. But I did in NJ, Chicago and others.

I'm happy you mentioned Inter-European racism as it has existed in the US. English vs Irish, Swedes vs Norwegians, Russians vs Finnish or Poland. Among Europeans the racism is tribal and humorous at the same time.

As a native American in Texas, I always get told to go back to my country, illegal, border jumper.

Texas, depends on where you are. Life long Texan here. Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio. .. are all pretty open minded. But go to East Texas n North Texas. Vidor Texas has horrific KKK history and black folks avoid the area as much as possible.

I've had the pleasure of living in many different areas of this country and I can tell you I have experienced more racism in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania than any other area I have seen. It's literally baked into the pie and the reason for minority quotas for hiring

I give you props for including sexuality and gender identity, some people try to stay away from those topics

As a black woman from Arkansas, my first time experience with racism I was in the 3rd. Living in a diverse neighborhood my school was diverse as well.

Requiring Id is not voter suppression.

Made my heart drop momentarily with that #1. Well played, sir.