Which of these are examples of racism?

A. This mascot:

B. This statement:

“White men can’t jump.”

C. This quotation from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor:

At a 2001 lecture at the University of California, Judge Sotomayor was asked about the idea that “a wise old man and a wise old woman will reach the same conclusion in deciding cases.” She responded, “I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.”

D. This elementary school worksheet:

E: This college admission decision:• The University of Texas accepts all students who graduate in the top 10%

of their class from a Texas high school. Most of UT’s freshman class (over 80%) are admitted under this plan. The remainder are chosen in a process which evaluates their talents, leadership qualities, family circumstances, and race.

• In 2008, Abby Fisher applied to the University of Texas and was denied admission. She was in the top 12% of her high school class.

• Fisher, who is white, filed suit, alleging that the University has discriminated against her because of her race.

• The University of Texas argued that it has a legitimate interest in using affirmative action to increase the diversity of its student body.

F: The pattern shown in this graph:

G: What happens in this video:

http://www.upworthy.com/know-anyone-that-thinks-racial-profiling-is-exaggerated-watch-this-and-tell-me-when-your-jaw-drops-2

H: This event:

• A young white woman is shopping at Wegman’s with her toddler. To keep the child occupied, she lets him eat a banana and a bagel while they shop.

• They are not followed by store security.