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CMV: My prejudice towards black people is useful

Let’s start with some facts, I support BLM, think there’s systematic racism against non-whites in our society, and support progressive reforms. 

Ok, with that our of the way let’s get to my view. 

I’m a New Yorker, living in the city for almost twenty years. Recent events have made me re-examine race and my views on them. However, after doing some soul searching, I find my prejudices rather useful. 

For example, when I go to a theater, and I see a bunch of black people sitting together, I move to another section. That’s because 9 out of ten times, the group is incredibly loud and would talk during the movie. 

When I see a bunch of black and brown teens, especially boys, I tend to avoid them, as my experience tells me that they’re usually obnoxious and many times would try to start fights. (I’ve actually seen it happen before)

When I’m on a darker street, or in a sketchier neighborhood, and I see a black man walk toward me, I’m instantly more cautious. That’s because the only experience I’ve had being robbed, and jumped in NY have been by black men. I don’t react this way to all black men, but I think I’ve developed this instinct almost subconsciously. To describe the type that gets me nervous, that’s be the younger black man who dress in a way that appears like they’re not at least middle class. 

Now, I don’t think this applies to all of black people or even most. I have plenty of black friends, and know it’s ridiculous to apply one thing to an entire race. I also don’t think a race is superior than another race. But being from NY, I think having my instincts and prejudices have helped me avoid danger, conflicts and general hassle. I believe my views are derived from social factors rather than race. 

I’m wondering if anyone can CMV that my prejudices are useful to have. To me, they’re harmless to people but helpful to me. Thanks.
gpt
The way you describe it, it might be less about race and more about attire and attitude. People dress and behave in a way that is deliberately chosen to reflect their subculture and mindset. That’s part of why you can tell some people are gay just by looking at them, because they deliberately try to indicate it. It might be helpful not to think about it as a race thing though, because it’s not their race that you’re judging.