This is where America shines far above other developed nations in my opinion. It's inherently diverse, and much of the equality and diversity legislation and values found in Europe are a direct consequence of US experiences and legislation.
Which European country would elect a black president/prime minister?
I know there have been lots of responses already, but please let me add another one:
in 1970, austria, the backyard and birthplace of hitler, voted for a jewish guy to be the new Federal Chancellor. He held this position for 13 years and to this day he is still one of the most iconic and beloved politicians ever.
The biggest one that caught me out when I first moved to the US was the paying for incoming calls and texts. I got a pay as you go phone and found myself out of minutes even though I had made no calls. I was shocked when I learned the reason.
thats a real thing? Oo
so if someone calls YOU, you have to pay too?
I find the casual European dismissal of race-related topics in America condescending, ignorant, and often reeking of societal privilege. Why don't we ask the Roma and North Africans how great race relations are in Western Europe?
you aren't any less ignorant though...
america = wide diverse, western europe = one big homogeneous mass?
You can ask the roma in my country, I heard one of them got the highest Decoration of Honour 2 weeks ago. also... never heard of any (verbal) attacks against black people, but to be fair there are hardly any around.
moslems on the other hand...