The key to not being racist, is quite simple and easy actually, just follow one small step: DO NOT BE RACIST. ‘Racism is not stupidity — racism is hate.’ Migrants and refugees (some running for their lives) are to date met with suspicion and hostility. Their cultures instead of assimilating are attacked, and they are vilified by their communities. We must understand that accepting and appreciating other cultures is a strength and that racism will not be tolerated in a civil society. As citizens of the world, it is our job to combat racism wherever we can. Rather than pondering over whether a person is racist, as it turns out we all have biases, we should talk about ways we could engineer our social environment to address racism and its worst effects. Various campaigns and organisations are fighting bias, both implicit and explicit, but they all have one thing in common: us. We are all potentially part of the problem—and we can all become a part of the solution. ·Celebrate all cultures Stigmatization is cruel and counterproductive. Celebrating and rejoicing in other cultures shouts a powerful message, that we are all in this together. You can support and stand for cultural diversity in your community in small ways like; supporting local businesses run by immigrants, reading stories and watching movies that celebrate different cultures, exploring food and recipes that range from various culinary traditions, watching films, and cherishing music from other countries and culture’s artists. · Call out hate speech Often there is a blame game directed towards immigrants and minority groups for the difficulties of one’s own countries. If you overhear someone telling a racist joke, speak up and let them know stereotyping isn't harmless. There's nothing funny about using "humor" to normalize dangerous ideas and perpetuate ugly stereotypes. Offensive humor is not funny and should be called out. If you notice something in newspapers or on social media that reflects prejudice, make it a point to write a letter to the editor or leave a comment to let others know that intolerant remarks are unkind and uncalled for. Dark humor is not funny. · Practice kindness and learn to accept differences Prejudices are learned behaviors that can be unlearned. Biases are absorbed from noticing other people, parents, mentors, media, books, and peers. Setting an example is a stepping stone to the process of countering negatives with positives. Talk about differences. Talk about the fact that we all are human and have the right to feel safe and valued. Talk about how name-calling is uncivilized and should not be permitted. Be kind to people, because they are human, just like you. · Stand up for people being harassed — intervene only when it's safe to do so Bullies lose power and confidence when the general public stands against them in harmony. On seeing someone being harassed or physically attacked, you must help them if you’re in the position to do so, you can make your presence as a witness be known or make small eye contact with the victim and ask if they want support. Don't escalate the situation. Verbal and physical abuse is wrong and will not be tolerated. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and humanity. Steps you can take right now stop the racist in you, without waiting for the world to change. Consciously commit yourself to egalitarianism. Recognize that unconscious bias isn’t ‘the real you’; your conscious values are. Rather than pretending that you are ignoring them, acknowledge differences. Seek friendships with people from other cultures, lifestyles and try to increase your brain’s familiarity with different people and expand your view. Focus on how people are different from you and identify what qualities and goals you might have in common. On encountering examples of unambiguous bias, speak out against them.