Went away for a few days to visit childhood friends. Long story short, they are racist. They say they're not. They have (accept) me, and I'm black (!?) My daughter is a beautiful multicultural woman. Our hearts grow heavier everytime we are blatantly marginalized. Life is full of #teachablemoments #. I am overwhelmed with sadness. I don't try to change people's minds; I want to encourage empathy and compassion #forthegreatergood .