I don't think anyone is suggesting that there hasn't been a lot of racism in the British Isles, or there still isn't a great deal. But there have been, and continue to be, some significant differences between racism here and across in America.

I think it is one of many areas of cultural difference between USers and Brits. I'm wondering if the fact that cultural difference has been explored, in this context, might result in better opprtunities to keep cultural differences in mind in general interactions around the threads. As I have experienced it, the degree of cross-cultural misunderstanding has been pretty high at various times.

~Susan