do you think that racisim is still here in the united states?
814946
HELLO....take a look at this board and the answer is clear.  It sure as heck is!  Alive and well...unfortunately.
335196
Although they have been the champions of blacks who have been oppressed and treated like dirt over the years in the United States, those days have pretty much gone by the wayside for the most part. Oh granted there are and always will be racisim and there is nothing tha can be done about it sadly. The unfortunate part of the NAACP is that because there are no more real hard core causes for them to mount, they have a tendency to go on crusades for asinine reasons, only to make themselves look even more foolish when you bring Jesse Jackson or worse...that simpleton Al Sharpton aboard. Of course the ACLU is the same way. Any cause just to let you know that they are still around. I think that if they re-evaluated their agendas and lobbied for real issues that may arise instead of pushing to make ebonics a second language they could once again be a moving force and one you could begin to take seriuosly once again instead of looking at everything they lobby for with a skewed eye.
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!
647210
Apparently not, they want to extend it until they get to Canada. They are always saying that their land was stolen, if they like so much history then they should remember that the Aztecs conquered most of central America, and in their temples they killed thousands pf prisoners.By the way, I'm tired of hear about " La raza", not because most people down USA speak Spanish, make them the same, and then they want to receive all the benefits. Among all the Hispanics countries Mexican re known for the terrible way they treat other Latino-Americans, they beat them up and take them back to the border with Guatemala , after the steal all the have on them, they got thousands of Cubans that have landed there looking for freedom on their way to USA.They even threat the economy , if you ask me , you don't ask for souls at gunpoint.
94507
LOL, Raz above says immigrants are too lazy to perfect their english and should return to their birth countries, then adds "I hate them scums."  Consider yourself deported Raz.  The problem is, i do not think there is a country named "Ignoramus Land" to kick your butt to.  Oh well, there's always West Virginia or a nearby ghetto. Oh wait, you already live there.  Never mind.
666617
It is possible, but it has to happen individually. Racism cannot end through some large widespread movement. It has to end in every living room, board room, restroom, dorm room, break room and game room. People have to recognize that diversity makes us stronger, not weaker. That's when racism ends, when everyone in this country is just an American, like the Olympics, not an African-American or Mexican-American or Chinese-American or anything else. We are all Americans.
116605
Ah, another lets dump on America question.  \n\nIs there (has there been) violence in America, certainly.\n\nBut no where else in the world can a person so easily (relative to the rest of the world) pull themselves up to attain what they are after.  \n\nPeople still do their best to get here so they too can join in controlling their own lives.  \n\nGeorge Washington Carve, born a slave, through his life rose to glorious heights of achievement.  Where else in the world could this happen.
255651
You're very perceptive.  \n\nIt's still rampant. Especially in rural, southern areas.  But, you can find it in the big cities, too, where large groups of one race live together and don't accept it when other races come in (such as So. Central LA where the Blacks hate the Mexicans, etc).\n\nIgnorance plays a big part and it's sad..
908097
The Southern Poverty Law Center and the ALCU are anti \nAmerican groups not unlike La Raza.All their agendas are the same.The downfall of this nation and our American way of life.I wouldn't believe any of the reports given by any of theses groups.They are liars and distort the truth to their own advantage.Its well know that the "spin" they put on things are never real facts.I am in favor of whatever it takes to stop the illegal aliens from finding comfort and aid here in this nation after entering it illegally.\nThere are laws Federal felony laws against aiding and abetting the illegal aliens.Perhaps those laws should also be enforced to the letter of the law.\nI don't want to see legal Americans of any nationality harassed,but if you are facilitating the criminal acts of the illegal alien then you are guilty also.\n\nThe federal government has reported that Georgia had the fastest-growing illegal immigrant population in the country. The number more than doubled from an estimated 220,000 in 2000 to 470,000 last year. This year, state lawmakers passed some of the nation's toughest measures targeting illegal immigrants
514189
I pointed this out in another post.\n\nIt's a possibility and not only in the US (I live in Italy) and not always with the hostility of the whole population!\nMuslims for example have planned to gain power by outnumbering the original rulers of the countries they settle in.\nIf that makes you laugh in the the case of US, in places like Italy, Netherlands, Germany and France the problem is very very serious. Not only they are becoming A LOT, but they also refuse to integrate, while claiming for rights they would never give us if they lived in theirs.\nEven worse, in cases like Italy, part of the political arena is welcoming them, in order to gain votes. All Italian left parties are welcoming all immigrates to come in, providing them with economical support, free houses, free health, free education and all. \nWe'll soon feel the effects of this invasion, especially from muslims, who are the most aggressive ones (as they do in every country where they go).
854597
I think a lot of people fail to realize that the US has its own extremists. They're called the KKK and the Aryan Nation and just plain bigots like the people who burn down churches of mostly black congregations. We cannot all be held accountable for the abhorrent actions of a few. If this became practice, where would it end? Would parents of murderers also have to go to prison? Would teachers lose their jobs is a child in their class failed? This world and particularly our country is severely lacking in personal responsibility and accountability. The one or ones who perpetrate the act should pay.
464141
Racism is alive and well in the usa. It used to be mainly one sided. However these days it is a multibillion dollar a year business that has made many millionaires as well as many a politicians careers. There are laws in place to curb racism. However the way they are often applied, is not balanced. I think we have learned precious little in 200+ years. Unfortunately there are plenty of people who are opportunists and/or hate mungers.
1076828
I am native american, (seminole) very much alive and kicking.  There are still reservations in the US.  they are mostly located in New Mexico and Arizona.  Many of the Indians in the US run the tribal casinos that are goverened by their tribunal.
879435
1)Yes, we still live in a racist country.  I am a 46 year old Black woman who has experienced quite a bit of racism bcos of the color of my skin (caramel) without any knowledge of who I really am.  I have traveled quite a bit within the states as well as other countries & honestly cannot see much of a difference.  Point in case...I've even traveled to Africa & have been faced with questions like "what are you?".  I think that I offended the one asking the question bcos I said "I'm an American".  They responded "do you mean African-American?" to which I responded "sure if thats how you would like to phrase it".  2) Yes my parents had a hard time but they "dealt with it" by being active in the civil rights movement.  My great-grandmother would never let me work in the fields when I visited saying " no way, your Mom & Grandmama would have a fit & besides those days are over for your generation".  She was right, however there are others here who seem to forget that.  With regards to "us guys" still living in this country...this is our country & we'll fight for the right to live here....in peace.
18713
I don't quite know... It could be they haven't the acceptance of the rest of the U.S. After all Minority groups are still sometimes mistreated it's been about 40 or 50 years since then, change won't happen immidiately.
1047815
Maybe not Mexicans, but what do you have to say about the Salvadoran gangs that are from El Salvador?? ms-13, they are starting to be everywhere. Had on the news awhile back that most of the higher ups in ms 13 are illegals....so the gang thing isn't an "American thing" as you put it.\n\nhey saul ...i suggest you check out "seeks out truths" link ms 13 started in el salvador......ss
199422
I disagree with the person that said move to Europe, I mean racism is everywhere no matter what country no matter what ethnicity. Yes us black folks get it thrown in our face everyday but F*** em' life goes on you know, "what they eat don't make us sh**. like jay z said, ain't no love in the heart of the city, ain't no love in the heart of town"  Did you know in the history of television, in europe 2 weeks ago, a news station hired a black broadcaster. Now how long has the tv been around. We may have a few more oppurtinities, but not much. Just do what we all do, keep ya head up and try to maintain, Like Donny Hathaway says " Take it from me someday we'll ALL be FREE!"