I'm as white as Ned Flanders, but I do tend to prefer to date exogamously...mainly asians and chicanas. I find them quite attractive. However, that's a personal preference and obviously it differs between people. IMO it's the same as differing preferences about house styles, entertainment, food, etc. I may not share someone's preferences but each to their own.
Generally speaking, it's no concern of mine who people do or don't date, or what their phenotypic attributes happen to be. Race is obviously a social construction - it doesn't exist outside of people's minds. However, so are emotions and many other things, such as economics. I do not perceive it as an inherently bad idea so long as it is not used in a negative way.
Without at least alluding to race, how else am I supposed to whisper sweet nonsense into some girl's ear about her perfectly almond-shaped eyes, awesome dark hair, etc, etc?