Racism In Black America

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Growing up in a multicultural home, society never left me ignorant to the fact that racism is still alive. Being that I am biracial, I was able to experience both sides of the two cultures: the good, the bad and the ugly. Years have passed and people believe that abolishing slavery, ending segregation, and the election of our first black president, Barack Obama has erupted a new era and put an end to racism. Indeed, his election was a momentous occasion and a huge milestone on the journey to reconciliation. However, that was just progress, black America is still facing the negativity of stereotypes, labeling, and prejudices. It’s important that we are aware of our surrounding Racism isn’t just people in white hoods going around and burning

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