Racism is basically human nature for most of history and no one race or ethnic background is inherently more racist than the other.
Othering anyone who falls outside of the tribe, so to speak, and considering an enemy, has always been an overbearing way to remain safe. As centuries passed, this became less and less necessary, but it was still a part of our nature, so it shaped many of our civilizations. And well, even back then, we didn't have the privileges we have today. There were still enemies to fight, and a lot of us vs them. Every group participated in it, although some were better/more successful than others.
Nowadays, it's easy to moralize down at our ancestors, considering that despite our issues, our lives are more prosperous than others and threats are relatively minimal. Frankly, if society were to break down a la an apocalyptic event, the survivors would probably return to the same type of tribalism to survive, but it may not manifest in the same exact ways. It depends on what the out-groups would be.
In short, our current way of living accounts for 0.001% of human history or something. It's not surprising that we haven't grown accustomed to these rapid technological and social changes. You can't just undo instincts that have been part of humanity for over 90% of history in a day.
That's not to say it's a bad endeavor, but just to put in perspective what we are, what we have done and where we are now.
people like to stand up for racism against blacks but they laugh it off and call white people delusional like we don't or can't experience racism, it is actually praised to be racist towards whites in todays society. so until this is fixed I have no empathy to give anyone.
Wow the amount of closet racists popping up in this thread is just alarming.
I'm black and proud, kudos to Blizzard for literally putting their money where their mouth is.
And to even try compare Racism to the situation in Hong Kong, just shows how ignorant and moronic you are.
Are they going to do anything about Leeroy Jenkins being in the game?
That is not the point. I mean people begged Michael Jordan to speak up on this shit when he was a pro. He wanted nothing to with it. But if he had it would have had an impact even though we all know he doesn't give a shit about anyone other than himself.
It's about changing the dialogue. Even if it takes potentially insincere gestures form companies to get the ball rolling or keeping rolling, it's a good thing. Point is racism has no place in any society. It's a tool of the weak.
But meanwhile screw Hong Kong right eh Blizzard?
You double standard pricks.