>>I don't think it's the end of racism, but I do think it's a huge step in the right direction for two reasons.
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>>1) For blacks and other minorities, it's a signal that more doors are open than ever before. I heard someone (can't remember who, but a black celebrity) talking about how this removes excuses for black kids not to achieve.
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>There was an excuse before?

It might be debatable if racism will disappear some day, but one thing is certain: excuses will never disappear, especially politically expedient excuses.