An equal society is not unreal, it is necessary. Racism and colorblindness is an apparent problem at FGCU and the comments under my last article, which were white males from my school, were appalling and proved my point.

Colorblind racism is the belief that racism is no longer a problem and that we all have equal opportunities.

If you do not believe that equality is unrealistic, you’re racist.

The “I have black friends” excuse cannot save you from being a racist.

Addressing the issue and getting people angry is my role, if something isn’t said, we won’t be heard. There’s no reason to be angry at those who require equality.

Some people seem to confuse racism with free speech. I don’t believe humans are born racist or born homophobic, it’s taught and it isn’t easily untaught. Racism is internal and external, it is not easy to extract and to cure it requires absolute patience on both sides.

Humans are stubborn by nature; no one can instantly stop believing in an idea that they’ve always believed in without evidence or more knowledge.

Yes, I believe we can teach people to not to be racist, however, it will take some time. We need to inflict empathy, hypothetically let them stand in our shoes and see out of our lens.

The point of my recent article was to open eyes to those who need to look on behalf of the POC community at FGCU because, we, as a University, are segregated. Yes, you may have a POC in your friend group or fraternity, but you still might be segregated.

No one is here to bash or attack, we need to unite. We as a POC community do not have equal opportunities because at this rate we are a segregated community.

Yes, this university is segregated. You may not believe it, but it’s true. However, don’t take my word for it, do your homework, look around.