Many of our ancestors experienced overt racism and were denied many of the benefits that we enjoy today in a diverse community. They have passed this history and their experiences onto their children. Racist glasses are when one sees the whole world as racist. Racist glasses are what many people have on when they go see the mayor, a judge or a police officer. We have many Latinos in political offices, such as attorneys and law enforcement.
Racist glasses are hard to take off because the hurt has been there for a long time.
The trust of authorities has to be re-established. Becoming sensitive to the hurt racism causes soothes that hurt. I remember sitting down with a few colleagues talking about a white supremacist who was articulate and very convincing. He just didn't fit the proverbial extremist that we have become accustomed to hearing about. The African-American colleague in the crowd reminded us in the softness of his voice.