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“A class divided” is an eye-opening documentary that disuses ethical issues that existed in the 1950s and 1960s. Even though racism and discrimination has declined since then, it still continues to be a serious issue today. Unfortunately, hundreds of hate groups exist in our country. These groups include the Ku Klux Klan, black separatists, anti-Muslims, neo-nazi, anti-LGBT and many more. The total number of hate groups has risen 17% percent since 2014, according to data from the Southern Poverty Law Center. It is heart-breaking that people are still being judged on the color of their skin, religion or sexual orientation.

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