How to get rid of my racist views?

Question

You see I’m 16 yo dude. I often make too many jokes about... black people. But the thing most of my classmates do too! They’re just jokes, nothing more. But I actually go too far, considering I actually have a dislike for blacks (it stemmed from my a childhood memory) and the thing is, I went to far that I made a friend who’s apparently half black extremely upset. I could totally stop with the jokes, but how do I also get rid of my racist views? I just can’t help it..

Answer 1

I respect you for wanting to change. Just surround yourself with different people, from all sorts of ethnic backgrounds. Learn to appreciate what makes you different from others. About that childhood memory- hold your grudge against the person/people who caused it. Not everyone who is part of the same race. Good luck, and again, I applaud you.

Answer 2

You won't

Answer 3

Get to know more people of different skin color.



And stop with the jokes, they're not jokes to other people.

Answer 4

Just remember, God made them too, so you're talking about his child. He doesn't love you more than he loves them.