Racism is a blatant problem in the United States. It is something that has been interwoven into our nation's history and foundation through slavery and oppression of minorities, but this in no way justifies or excuses it. I believe that in the present direction our country is headed, racism is fed and even encouraged. Racism is, as defined by dictionary.com, the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that …
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…inspirational proclamation? We may have thought the cycles of racism were diminishing with each generation, but if we continue to treat people differently based solely on the color of their skin, we will see these newly formed cycles become ravishing diseases of society. The only way to end racism is to eliminate it in all forms, on all fronts, and in all aspects of life. Only when we stop focusing on race will racism cease.