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Black Lives Matter: Racial Discrimination In America

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America is being torn apart by the differences in our skin color in a time when all should be treated equally. One step towards equality is for people to be judged on their character not on their race. This topic is all over the media with the movement, “Black Lives Matter”. Whites and Blacks have had differences for several years now and it will continue for many more, unless we do something to change these attitudes. Behind every skin tone is a person. Blacks and every other race in America should be able to live their lives without worrying about safely walking down the street. Over the years, several civil protests have lead straight to violence, not results. Another way to promote racial tolerance, is by accepting the protestors and their

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