In other words, belief in American exceptionalism is racist.

From a University of California faculty seminar on “diversity in the classroom” comes this worksheet on microagressions: Tool: Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send

Other phrases recognized as microaggressions:

“America is a melting pot.”

“I believe the most qualified person should get the
job.”

“Everyone can succeed in this society, if they work
hard enough.”

HT: NRO