The Southern Poverty Law Center has identified over one thousand hate groups in the United States. This includes over 400 organizations that support the goal of overthrowing the Federal government. Many racist policies of these organizations have been absorbed into mainstream politics. We see some extreme politicians attending meetings with white supremacists whereas in the past this would have been un-thinkable. The truth is that many Americans don’t think of themselves as being “Racist” because systemic racism is sometimes woven into the fabric of our country. Despite obvious disparities in healthcare, wealth inequality and education, we continue to deny that racism is a significant problem in America. What is needed is a much more honest discussion about the history of racial oppression and it’s impact on people of color.  We need to provide a forum for self-examination to look at white privilege and the complex way that it impacts American life. This should lead to a method of transforming policies that reach down into our towns and neighborhoods. Training can prepare society to open itself up to a new way of looking at the way racism impacts our everyday life.  Real change can happen once the denial about racism is confronted and addressed in an honest way.