Not like “I went to school with one” but have had an actual friendship?
I’ve had a couple of conversations recently where people have confidently said things about the Black community that are ridiculously incorrect. The kind of shit where you can tell they grew up in a very white community and learned about Black history as a college freshman.
Disclaimer: I am white, but I grew up in a Black neighborhood. I was one of 3 white kids in my elementary school lol, including my brother.
Open mindedness is the key though. I don’t know, and have never known, any Japanese people more than a passing acquaintance. But I don’t go around confidently discussing aspects of Japanese culture. When I talk about Japan, I’ll say stuff like “I’ve heard” or “my impression is”.