I agree with this article but want to take the discussion one step further. We acknowledge that many Indians, like those of any ethnic group, are racist, especially towards Black people. The next question is how do we start to address this ignorance. It is not excusable, but it is somewhat understandable when those without exposure to other races behave badly towards Blacks. It is another thing when Indians in the United States or other more diverse countries, especially educated Indians, behave just as badly. Despite India's legacy of colonization and the prevalent segmentation of the population based on caste or region, exposure to different people and the opportunity to get to know them through work or school creates a responsibility to move beyond this ignorance. If any group is capable of this it is Indians, who are often the victims of negative stereotypes and racism themselves and should therefore be more sensitive to such treatment and refrain from perpetuating such behavior towards Blacks. I am Indian and have seen my parents' and extended family's racism towards Black people. My parents and I have lived in the US for almost 30 years. I have several graduate degrees and come from a family of similarly educated people who have lived in various countries throughout the world. I have been dating a Black man for years and my educated family who live in a diverse neighborhood and have had the opportunity to know people of all different ethnicities refuse to accept my relationship solely because of his race. Despite many discussions on the matter, the ignorance persists and I remain ashamed at such narrow minded and oppressive behavior. How will this change?