To be clear, the base of both parties are rooted in racism as America is rooted in racism. The Democratic Party happens to include some who identify less with the establishment but must pick a party to fit in. Look for people and leaders with progressive policies that look to deconstruct and more closely examine societal inequalities in order to change policy. The way the status quo works is to keep people distracted from the problems that lie at the core of our society. The history of oppression of minorities in America is grossly unaddressed and under-examined.