It's kinda weird to me seeing the CDC claiming that racism is not only a large problem in America, but it's institutional. I haven't personally experienced any racism, but maybe I'm just lucky. What bothers me about the statement is that it's a government agency telling you to "stick it to the man, man". That just seems way too Orwellian to be real.
I have a PR voice and it shows. Even in my mind, I'll hesitate before I say something I think might not go well in present company. Not for fear of being perceived negatively, but to avoid potential conflicts. My whole life I've been streamlining the interaction process so as to have as little of it as possible.
verba sana non est