Race-Relations in Modern America

Growing up in the suburbs hasn't given me much first hand experience with racism. However, I recently starting a job at Dunkin Donuts and was surprised at what I found. Most of my coworkers are from a handful of different countries and the particular store where I work is owned by an Indian couple. In the 5 weeks I have worked at Dunkin Donuts, I have gotten countless comments about race. Some people joke "You're not Indian. How'd you get this job?" or "I didn't know white people could work here." These comments are offensive alone, but they are said in front of my coworkers and my manager, who all happen to be of different races. I am utterly embarrassed that something like that would even be brought up, especially in front of some of the sweetest people I know. Also, this is not just white poeple making these comments. Blacks and whites alike have made comments about race. I don't know if they see it as normal to make these comments as small talk or if they are strictly thinking about insulting someone when they walk through the doors of Dunkin Donuts. Whatever their intention is, I know that it is completely unacceptable. I believe that in Modern America, we are aware of the past racism between blacks and whites, but there is new racism. Hispanics, Koreans, Indians, Chinese, and so many other races are being discriminated against.