1) What experiences if any have you had with hearing the "I'm not racist; some of my best friends are..." claim? Do you think "social distance" as labeled in Bogardus's work is an important consideration in overcoming racism?

2. What reflections do you have on the definitions of and ways to be an "ally" discussed in the article? Do you engage in any of the "10 things you can do to improve race relations"

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