In today's Democratic Kentucky primary Hillary Clinton won the contest gaining 65 percent of all the votes in that state. This victory of hers should be particularly noted in high regard because regardless of the sexist media attacks of late, she has still been able to keep herself relevant to the people of this country. Many people may say that the state would be racist as claims in West Virginia last week, but is that a justified stance to diminish her victory? In the same respect was it racist when most black individuals voted for Obama in South Carolina, or are we as a nation passively trying to reject the notion that a female could be our nations leader? Racism is alive and thriving in this nation, and it is not just racism from Whites to other minorities, but it is also in the reverse direction when the minority individuals take away substance and turn it into a race issue where they are being oppressed. For there to be true equality in this country, both sides must give and take and yet none are willing to move an inch. This racial divide goes further into a gender divide as well. As we see a prominent black presidential candidate rise in popularity, we also see the first prominent female presidential candidate take heat for "crying" and being emotional.




On a practical note, Hillary didn't win very many delegates from Kentucky or West Virginia. Symbolically, though, she's definitely regaining some lost steam and continues to throw real doubt over the outcome of the nomination race.
I don't think America is quite as sexist or racist as you might, but I totally agree that there are still elements of both in the country, and they are manifesting themselves in this election season. We all need to just grow up.
On a slightly related topic, I think affirmative action goes under the category of what you called "reverse direction" racism. Well, it's not quite racism, but I think it's unfair and prejudiced to, even partially, judge a college or job applicant by the color of their skin rather than the content of their character. I think Dr. King would agree with that statement. After all, he said it.
One last thing: to expand on your idea of "reverse direction" racism, I think "reverse direction" sexism also exists. I see many feminists as just female chauvinists.