To you think people today still face injustice due to the color of their skin?
606174
Yes, it happens.  It also happens because people are tall, short, fat, skinny, red haired, skin color (any color any shade). \n\nThere will always be those make decisions based on some type of stereotype.  In the long run, they’re the ones who lose out.
746622
I'm black and i agree, it just shows that we all are mixed up to define justice and become one. you can't punish people of today because of what our history did 400 years ago.
82529
Uh Yea, it exists. But its a different kind of racism than when we read about it in our textbooks from years before because today races discriminate against their own kind. Its not strictly racism, some of it is economics. Sometimes when people come up and earn alot more money than others, they think they are better than people who struggle day to day. I still feel discriminated against when I go into expensive store and the sales people look at me like... what is she doing in here? She can't afford nothing in here. Or when I get out of my car and someone goes out of their way or makes a huge effort after seeing me to lock their car door. I can't stand that! Just because someone may look like they don't have money, maybe they do and vice versa.
354087
I don't think it is a matter of skin color as much as it is a matter of culture. The black culture today is in transition, a lot like the Irish culture when they first moved here. Now please understand that I do not feel that low test scores and joblessness is due to white racism. I think the white scape goat has been kicked long enough and it is time to step up to education, denounce welfare of any type, and demand higher standards. While all people are equal in the eyes of the Lord, not all cultures are equal across the board. Some cultures place a higher value on education and hard work. The high test scores of the Asian community show this. They work their butts off and are leading past white, blacks, others. Their culture has a higher value on education. The black culture does not stress education as much, but I do not feel this is going to last forever. Slowly all cultures seem to mix into this culutral melting pot until there really is only an American culture. You know your there when you don't think of yourself as a 'white' American or a 'black' American or a 'brown' American, but just as an American. Other peoples when they first came to this country remained segregated by choice for a long time. But, over time they slowly began to mix until they weren't focused on diversity as much as they were unity. We really need to work on getting to that point and the only way will be able to do that is by candour. Honest and true discussion. White people need to stop worrying about being called a racist when they present a critque on someone who is black or on black culture in general. If equality is the goal then equality to be called out on our wrong-doings is part of the package. \n\nI do feel that racism is still a problem, but I don't feel that it is as much of a white problem as it is a black problem now. After reading the book "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America" by Larry Elders(not that it should matter, but yes he is black) I really began to notice how true this really is. At the top of his list is, "Black are more racist then whites". He then goes on to do what most people don't do, he uses facts and statistics to back up his arguement. \n\nDefinately many problems face the black culture, but unlike other countries, they don't have to face them alone. In America where all in it together, like it or not. And I honestly believe that is what makes this country the greatest country in the world, in part our diversity, but primarily our unity.
281337
I would believe it was much harder for all minorities, period, in decades past then it is today. We have so much more opportunities offered to us because of past struggles that were won by REAL civil rights leaders in this country (Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcom X) as opposed to the substitute teachers we have today telling us that things are still bad and will continue to tell us things are still bad as long as they are getting rich (Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson). Racism still exists, but the law isn't protecting that anymore. We have been allowed to rise up, go to school, be productive and compete side-by-side. As my father has taught me, you are only respected if you respect yourself. Once you have that, respect will be given and well-earned.
393677
I wouldn't judge anyone until I got to know them personally. We are all different and are all able to be liked or hated no matter what colour our skin is. pre-judging people is one of the main faults in our society, we should just take people for who they are and not worry about what others think of us.
761772
Any one who thinks whites don't get discriminated against is VERY VERY ignorant! Any white person who has grown up as a minority in there area has felt discrimination as bad as any one else. The truth is that discrimination happens to all races. Just because we (yes, I'm white) are the (slowly declining) majority, minorities think that it's just a free ride or something. I get really tired of hearing all the sob stories about how "your ancestors" did this to "my ancestors". I personally haven't lynched, enslaved, stolen land from, or denied anyone, and if discrimination is going to get any better, all races need to focus on ways to better future instead of holding on to the grudges of a bunch of dead guys. The past is the past....I intend on moving forward!
391785
yes.  i believe everyone is racist, including me.  we live in a world that tells us since childbirth that dark people are bad.  if u are in a family of dark-complected people, chances are they tell u the opposite- that white people are evil.  society is setup this way, so I'm wary of anyone who says they have totally escaped this conditioning- don't trust them on that. \n\ni realize that i contain this bias and I'm always trying to improve it... rather than most people who deny they have any racism in themselves, and never try to improve it, since they won't admit they have a problem. \n\nit's a worldwide problem.  I'm American but a friend from India once told me that "anywhere i go, I'll catch hell" because of my dark skin.
594537
Well hopefully with time people will see there is only 1 race.....the human race.\nI refuse to take responsibilty for the actions of people that are now dead. \nI CAN say that what they did was wrong but I can't change it.\nSo the best way to deal with it is to learn from their mistakes and treat all people the same. \nYeah I know long long way to go yet.
1129803
not with me. I have about five black friends and only about two whites it doesn't matter to me about color...but is still happening around the world even in America...it's so sad...
1055706
Oh boy. This is a question most intelligent people try to avoid. Not me. And I guess that says something for me.\nHaving grown up and been an active participant in the civil rights demostrations and activities of the 60s, I have observed one very problematic concept that was adopted, early on. Black men and women of that era feel into and adopted the concept of a seperate identity and observance of customs of their original countries. There is nothing wrong with this except in a fight to be absorbed and accepted into American culture it has become impossible for Whites and other races to accept them since any moves to do so will be rejected.\nMany of the injustices done to Black Americans by those who pervert our way of life were, of course, wrong and horrible.\nIf you look at the European style of life and society you see that this hasn't happened, mainly because the injection of those of color in their societies happened over a very long period of time and gradually. We on the other hand forced the issue and moved ahead, perhaps, too fast.\nNow, something worse has happened. White Americans are adopting the culture of African Americans in a big way which makes the problem worse because they are recognizing the differences.\nThere is no easy answer and I am glad you didn't ask how we can fix it because, I have no answer to that question.
7973
We are all Americans, all of us, and to imply that one color of people should only stick to one color is discrimination.  Which is kinda ironic considering that most of the people who stick to one race color are the same people who whine about everyone else being racist.  We are one people, at the DNA level we're all human and skin color shouldn't really matter much.  This sorta devision is what keeps racism a issue, because if people can't relate to each other they are going to dislike or be suspicious of each other.  Frankly, the sooner we realize that the only race that matters is the human race, the better.
925551
I'm black and I say we are people too. Yes there are some black people that commit crimes, but there are people like that in other races too. I feel trully honored to be a young black woman in the world today. I'm proud about my race and heritage. But the one thing I can not stand, about some people of my own race is that the ones that don't use their education call the ones that do use theirs, acting white. I don't see how wanting to better yourself and secure your future is acting white. I mean I think more education anyone has should make them better off in the world. Because you can get great jobs and be able to take care of your family. So that is one of the things that I don't like about my own race. Another thing I can't stand is the fact that some people of my race seek out reasons and ways things are racist. I say if you go looking for it you will always get smacked in the face with it. I think a few of those people are being even more racist, because you are searching for reasons for someone to hate on you. I say everyone in the black community and myself included should just go and live life, if you are held back in one area find another arena to get involved in. But don't give up at all. Just keep striving forward more than ever before. But thats just how I see things.
990604
I am Black and I know some of my fellow people do that. I personally think its silly I know there is racism in the world but you have to work ur hardest to make the best for you. But I don't think its only Black people I am sure other races feel the same way. A lot of people are prejudice against all types of people Its not just a Black thing anymore... have you seen the movie Crash?
446135
Excellent points!  We're always being told that our ancestors enslaved them, but we're never told that our ancestors also fought and died to free them.  It's been 140 years since there was slavery.  There are so many programs to help black people, at the expense of white people.  Its about time black people quit looking for excuses and try to make it like I know they can.  And don't start calling me prejudice cause I aint!
474133
Yes, sadly, Skin Color is still an issue.  Racism and sexism is still a huge issue in America.  Think about it. How many huge-businesses can you think of... (like the Gap) that are run by women, Latinos, or African-Americans?  All racism, for all races is still there. Racism for African-Americans is very high in the South, sadly.  My advice to you is just fight against it as much as you can and be as understanding and compassionate as you can be. You may not be able to change the world, but you can change a few lives one day at time.  \nEmily
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.