Is this racism?

Question

I live in NYC and on my subway ride back home today (I was alone), while I was reading my book two black men yelled "John Liu! John Liu!" until I looked up. And when I did, they weren't looking at me but looked at each other and went on their conversation. And FYI, John Liu is a congressman in Flushing, Queens, NY.

If two white men were shouting "Al Sharpton!" at a black guy this would be a racial slur. So is this considered a racial slur? This happened late at night and I didn't say anything back and I wish I had done so.

So is this racism, or is racism only when whites call blacks names?

And BTW, this happens frequently to Asian men in NYC. This is not my first time.

Speelliosis... You asked if I feel racist if I called black people "black". If the black men called me "Asian", i'm fine with that. Read what I have written before answering. If I were to call black men "Al Sharpton" or "Jessie Jackson", I'd be called racist. Being called "Al Sharpton" does not describe a race, and neither does "John Liu". You, Speelliosis, get a minus from me.

I'm surprised as I'm getting no answers from any black people.

wow.

what happened to equality? is it human equality or just black equality?

mrssmith...

star jones star jones

Answer 1

John Liu John Liu,

Answer 2

I guess. It's racism, however take solace in the fact that they're comparing you to a congressman. Next time that happens, you should thank them and then wait for the confused looks to appear.

Answer 3

Of course it is,
asian people have been discriminated alot but only for small reason like their mothers being strict or how smart they are but thats still racism.

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

I agree wholeheartedly with THE GREATEST. He has the best answer, Period.

Answer 6

yes it is!!