Racists and bigots are so predictable. There are four words in their vocabulary that will identify them right away when they’re speaking to anyone of color; arrogant, uppity, braggart, and ego.

Racists believe that a person that’s self-motivated is arrogant or uppity. When a person is self-motivated he/she will take on a task and finish it whether they receive praise or not. They believe in themselves and is very confident in their ability. When one shows aptitude, they are called a braggart. The person that shows ability on a job is the one that always gets promoted. So you don’t have to wonder why everyone seems to be getting promoted but you. Finally, when one is confident in their ability, you are accused of having an ego problem. SAD. Being sure of yourself and your ability is a good thing. It is necessary in order to be successful in any occupation.

Racist people want everyone to share their belief, misery, and failures by showing bigotry toward others in order to feel good about their miserable existence. I am reminded about the saying “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner” I don’t… and that’s what makes me so different. You can say that I’m arrogant, uppity, a braggart, or that I have an ego problem all you want…these four things helped me cope with and ultimately defeat RACISM.