And, then, of course, there are the greater problems of not being able to buy or rent a house in a given area, of being seen as inherently dangerous because of one's skin color.  
Many Latinos are similarly discriminated against.  Asians suffer from discrimination, as well.
What many white people choose to ignore is that, by virtue of being white, we do not have to suffer many indignities or worry about many things.  By this, I don't mean that white people live problem-free lives, only that our problems are mitigated by our race.  
I believe that more pieces by non-white authors and pieces that allow for conversation are helpful.
What I believe is very counter-productive is the denial or deflection of the issue.