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A lot of people were upset that an Indian American woman won the Miss America pageant *Buzzfeed

Here are some of the comments on Twitter

Unfortunately, there are a whole load more

When we reject people based on their skin color,

When we reject people based on their skin color, gender,

When we reject people based on their skin color, gender, sexual preference,

When we reject people based on their skin color, gender, sexual preference, nationality

it erects barriers between us

At a fundamental level, this is what leads to most of the problems we face in the world:

At a fundamental level, this is what leads to most of the problems we face in the world: hate, violence, wars

Gandhi said:

Gandhi said: Be the change you want to see in this world

Treat others the way you would like to be treated

Keep this universal principle in mind whenever communicate

Let us not judge people on their race

...but on the content of their character

And finally, let it be known that you will not tolerate racist remarks

Speak out against discrimination

Be the change you want to see in this world

Use your voice and your words to make a positive impact on the world

Congratulations Nina Davuluri

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Thanks! Akash Karia Communication Skills Coach www.CommunicationSkillsTips.com akash.speaker@gmail.com

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