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Examples Of Racism In America Today

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Contrary to popular belief, racism is still well alive in the United States, even in the 21st century. Many attempts have been made to terminate of the unwanted social injustice, but its presence is still plainly evident today. Still, there have been many citizens who have become blind to racism. Despite slavery being abolished, and segregation outlawed, racism still exists. A minority in the United States would easily be able to explain in detail the evident facts of racism today, while most white persons will tell you that the country has reached racial equality. Sadly, this is not the case in America today. There are many literary examples that give different perspectives on racism over the course of the 18th and 20th centuries. One of

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