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but as a writer, sometimes it can be tricky because of unintended racial implications, know what I mean?  Just gotta be wise, like Jacob said, I think…

(I dare you to listen to this song and try to resist tapping your toes.)

And while we are on the subject of race,

allow me to reiterate the words of President Gordon B. Hinckley:

“Racism still lifts its ugly head, and that is unacceptable.  I remind you that no [wo]man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ.”

[H]e inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness;

  …he denieth none that come unto him,

black and white, bond and free, male and female, Jew and Gentile…

~2nd Nephi 26:33

ALL ARE ALIKE UNTO GOD.

(this is an excellent resource about racial equality within the Lord’s Kingdom).

And ya’ll just to close this post, let me say that I know that unfortunately there still is some racism lurking within our society (duh!), and sadly even within some of the members of the LDS Church (or any others who identify as followers of Christ, or perhaps even simply the human community).  But I also know that with the Savior’s help we can do better.  So I encourage you all to consider what parts of your actions, speech, and thoughts (Mosiah 4:30) you can improve to make sure you are living more fully in harmony with these sacred gospel principles.  Sound good?  Peeeeerfect 🙂