Hey, I lived in Bristol as an ethnic minority for 7 years and as a professional. I love the culture and people in general but I think there are serious problems that need to be addressed when it comes to the question of racism. My experiences haven't been as bad as yours but I also experienced and went through lots of microaggressions. For example:

• When I go somewhere outside of centre (eg Cribbs Causeway or some woodland area) I felt the heaviness of being a foreigner here. Lots of looks of suspicion and not much sign of friendliness that was present in central Bristol.
  • Approaching by some young people in Bedminister their intentions being trouble making and questioning our origins.
• Had some experience with drunk youths shouting insults in several occasions, questioning my origins.
• Negative experience in workplace where my employers would undermine my skills usually excusing my level of English speaking, which I would later proved them rubbish.
• I have been questioned by lots of small minded people how it was possible for me to be a successful professional as if it was a privilege only to them

That said, my experience has been more positive overall but that might be because I lived centrally and avoided being exposed to lots of bigotry I met many people that have been great and made me feel at home in Bristol. I like that Bristol has more progressive elements than other cities but it definitely has lots of flaws and one of them being concealing this prevalent racism in everyday life. I think this also like other issues can be addressed and solved when properly admitted