Do you think there is racism in America?
108533
yes i there still is. but it is in little dribs and drabs here and there. People are so afraid to be out and out racist that they say and do things quitely. For instance they may not give a black person as much work because they think they are lazy and not dependable. They may not serve them at a resturant because they think they won't get a tip. (See the question about black people at resturant). What makes me mad his how white people get mad when we say that actions against us are racist. but what they don't seem to understand is that if you are so upset that we play the "racecard" then stop dealing it! know the reason why we feel the way we do  and have some empathy. Look I am not blaming todays white youth for the problems of slavery. but if you know the history you would try to change it!
662860
quite bad, we are all aware of incidents both national and local which call attention to the continuing racial tensions in our society. To address racism, it seems to me we need to recognize two things: that it exists in a variety of forms, some more subtle and others more obvious; and that there is something we can do about it even if we realize that what we say and the steps we take will not result in an immediate solution to a problem that spans generations. We must, however, confront this issue with the conviction that in some small way we can help to resolve it\n==> visit the sites below to read up more
898501
Isn't it racist to say that it's just Americans who are racist?
691027
White people seem to be the most racist to me as well.  And I think it is like the gentleman said earlier about them holding power for so long.  And in the US, we as citizens really only see whites.  I mean, they are the majority.  I don't think whites are the ONLY racists.  But it does seem like more of them are racist than other races.  I know asians, blacks, etc are also racist and I have seen that, too.  But they are also a minority in my world.  Racism is just ignorance.  Will it change?  Slowly it will.
211874
Unfortunately I believe that racism still exists in this day and age.  I have a good friend who was threatened by a cop that if he took him to the country and shot him in the back, nobody would ever suspect it was he that committed the murder.  (white cop black friend).  He ticketed my friend for something frivolous and told him to get the hell out of town.  No kidding....I am appalled that in America today this still happens.  How very sad.
621331
Yes you do have officers out there that are racist. Its sad that you can not even trust the people out there that are supposed to protect you. But if you think about it, everyone is racist in their own little way. Some just do not even notice it. Racism is sad though and we should all look at each other the same way. People are kinda like crayons...\n\nThey come in different shapes, sizes, and colors but we all still have to live in the same box
1108923
Do you mean blacks in America, or Europe, or Africa?  Not trying to be inflammatory, just a question.  Because each group has a different perspective.\n\nI'm white, so I'd admit that I don't have the same perspective as you, but I'll try to answer as an American.\n\nFor a long time, blacks lived with the stigma of slavery and inferior status, which was thrust upon them upon a racist society.  Recently, not soon enough, they have realized that are not inferior and been proud of their heritage.  It is certainty an atrocity the method of arrival to America that blacks endured, which white Americans can not apologize enough for, but many blacks have learned to take advantage.  So now more and more black people are taking advantage of the opportunities afforded them as Americans.  The problem still remains that some blacks still view themselves in a slave mentality that makes them dependent on white society.  What they should do is view themselves as part of the larger American society, that now for the most part views racism and discrimination as a shameful chapter in America.  Sure there are still backwater bigots out there, but for the most part they are no longer in position to discriminate.  They just have their primitive ideas, what are no longer the normative viewpoint.\n\nI'm sure I'm oversimplifying black culture and views in America, but I still believe that there are wonderful opportunities in America that aren't available elsewhere.
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I would guess from many factors in your post, that you are a foreigner.\n\nIf you lived here, and knew the history of this country, you would know that while the legacy of racism is not entirely gone, it is nothing like what you describe.\n\nMany nations have had a violent or biased past and have done things they are not proud of.\n\nThe USA at least admits most of our mistakes and attempts to correct them through the democratic process.  If you don't understand that, then you have my pity.
313576
no matta how far we have advanced as a people racism still exists. Our forefathers have cushioned it for us a little  though and we have it a few ways better than our grandfather or grandmother or even our ancestors have had it. but it still exisits. racism now has taken on a few new forms though. experts have argued orgin of where racism began. Some say it was taught through parents. others would say racism is learned. but where ever racism has come from it still exisits. People just hate each other for a reason or we sterotype each other and judge each other and make assumptions that keep us from trusting or talking to differnet race. My father argues its only white and black in the world no asian no japenses no irish no french no nothing it is just black and white. I believe different. I have nothing against no one or no race if i dislike a person it is because i cant stand them not b/c of how they look
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I think it is very unfurtunate that we try to pin all of America's problems on the immigrants. \nI am from Argentina and I have lived in the USA for 26 years. I have never received anything from this country that I have not earned myself and I asure you I'm not the only one.\nIt's time we start dressing up this issue and call it for what it really is: RACISM!!!\nDid you know that there are illegal immigrants here from countries such as England, Germany, Poland, Australia, Italy, and I could go on, however it's always the Latinos that bring disgrace to this land.\nOne thing which amazes me, though, is how many of these RACISTS can't even spell or use grammar correctly.  It must be the Mexicans fault. ;)
919587
Welcome to America. In this "great" country of ours, we are told that racial makeup doesn't matter; that we are a "melting pot" for the rest of society. Yet racism is a huge problem in this country and has been for years. I would also venture to guess that America is highly Xenophobic, in that they don't want to know how the rest of the world works culturally or even economically (politically is another matter entirely; just look at the present mess in Iraq).\n\nPaul
113731
Racism is everywhere.  In the south, it's turned more from people of color, to immigrants.
1132470
This is my opinion only but I believe that white america has such an influence on how we view others that it can rub off on other races that are new to this country.  I am sure that there are latinos that are flat out racist but I don't think that it is as big a problem as it is with the white race.  I know many many many latinos and they are like my family.
858635
You will find racism in every country by every race.  Why is it assumed that whites or Americans are the only ones.  Racism is world wide.
1009025
As long as people exist, there will be racism. People tend to dislike anyone that is different from them. So, whether through ignorance, cruelty or whatever, as long as there are different races there will be racism. I think it is  just human nature to shun something or someone we don't understand. Hopefully, one day we will get past it but I don't think so.
1146190
I TOTALLY agree! A few Christmases ago, the Black merchants in a local mall had signs in their windows like "owned by African Americans." If the whites had put signs in THEIR windows that said "owned by Whites," there would have been protests. Why is it that people don't think that Blacks can be racists, too? Why do people think that the pendulum has to swing to the opposite side before we can be equal? Seems to me it just divides and creates tension.
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Yes, I must say that hearing African-Americans, or Black People (whichever they prefer to be called) complain of racism, has grown quite tiresome - like to the point where it's embarassingly laughable.  \n\nBeing of bi-racial ancestry (which includes an ethnic minority), myself, I have experienced all sorts of racism, but none has been so bitingly memorable as that I have experienced from A.Americans, or Black People.  \n\nIt is a little known fact that there are a lot of A.Americans/Black People who are doing their fair share to perpetuate all sorts of negative stereotypes, racism, hatred, and ignorance amongst THEMSELVES.  I find that completely deplorable. It's rather frightening, really, because a race that hates itself will, in all probability, eventually destroy itself.  There should be more strength and unity among this specific race of people, if for no other reason than the preservation of historical, traditional, cultural, developmental, educational, occupational, and spiritual values, instead of generating fodder for embarassing crime statistics.  \n\nThere are places in the United States, where crime in ethnically populated, or "urban" areas, is so out of control that the local law enforcement and/or government has little to no interest in taking any steps toward protecting those citizens or making any effort to reduce criminal activity in areas such as this because the residents of such neighborhoods are only menacing, terrorizing, stalking, molesting, assaulting, raping, robbing, and killing EACH OTHER.  \n\nI believe the self-destructive behavior, and INTRA-RACIAL HATRED of A.Americans/Black People is probably at the root of this problem in our society today...  \n\nSo yes, I DO feel that "the race card" (to use the parlance of our times) HAS been abused by A.Americans/Black People, because I know that as people, they cannot seriously expect anyone to respect their views, values, and ideas until they can begin to demonstrate solidarity amongst themselves.  It's unfortunate to say that, but I think it's true.