thanks for pointing me to those FAQs; I'll read them a little more closely. I did happen to see something about the explicit vs implicit, but I didn't read it b/c mine matched up. At the beginning of the test they asked about your preference. I stated that I had a moderate preference for EAs than for AAs. I recognize that, have no problem with it, and don't consider it racist. I wouldn't hire an EA over an AA on the basis of race. I wouldn't prefer to work or study with an EA over an AA. However, I cannot deny that my closest friends are EA and I have dated only one person outside the EA description. From this personal history, I draw the obvious conclusion that I have a moderate preference for EAs.
The other point I think of mentioning is that one's inherent belief system is not as important as one's actions when it comes to racism or sexism. I can only relate to sexist bias b/c that is all I am affected by in our culture. I work in a male dominated field and often deal with sexist attitudes as well as some downright mysogynistic folks. I accept people's right to believe whatever they want; including believing that I couldn't possibly be as bright as a man. However, at work I expect to be treated cordially and repectfully by other coworkers, regardless of their beliefs. In other words, I am fine working with men who have an inherent or learned social preference for other men as long as they are still capable of treating me equally. It sounds like a fine line and it sounds superficial; but hey, its a start. The goal of course is to actually have a positive impact on these folks and perhaps influence them just a bit.
Sometimes I think that happens, sometimes not. again, it's a start.