Racism, discrimination, bigotry, all stem from distorted perceptions, thoughts and FEAR. Unfortunately, many have coupled this with their "control" of economics which negatively impacts the lives and survival of others.
Because human beings tend to forget from whence they came.
Irish were not considered "white" when they first arrived in the U.S. There use to be signs stating, "No dogs or Irish."
WOP, the original meaning= "Without Papers"
Over time, the "oppressed" become the "oppressors" in all groups of...
Sure. That's what colonization and co-opting others culture, dance, food, dress, speech patterns, hair styles, etc. is all about. We all borrow from one another.