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I think there's an undeniable and inherent racism in all of us. Regardless of our level of education, upbringing or social status. I don't particularly find Nigerians attractive either and probably wouldn't marry one, but I also know better than to go around collectively assigning them such a label. Don't also find caucasians or Asians attractive or compatible either. It all boils down to personal preference which is a choice we make, racism becomes an issue when we make ignorant and sweeping generalizations across the board against a whole race of people. In addition, its also when we try to reject others simply of their race, while praising our own that racism reveals its ugliness. For me, I can only see marrying a Somali woman, its an issue of familiarity more than anything else. I think of a wife I can communicate with in my native tongue, share a background with, someone who's scent is somewhat familiar, who's ways might resemble my mother's, etc. Not solely based on looks alone. People just have different ways about them, to set a personal guideline and stick with your own does not necessarily make one a racist.