Hurtful words

I recently learned of an instance of racist language that was used right after an AA meeting—and right outside the meeting place. I also learned that no one who heard it stepped up and addressed it when it happened. Had I heard it, I like to think that I would’ve said something. But I might not have, for it would have likely caught me off guard. Now that I’m aware that this incident happened, I will address it if I hear it. I’m prepared.