Post Racism In America

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The issue of racism is broadcasted through every media outlet on a daily basis, but many turn color blind and refuse to believe that they do not live in a post-racial society. Currently, society seeks a world where the black race and the white race can live in harmony. However, a world in which the terms black and white have no political meaning must be sought for instead. For the millennial generation, a class on racism should be required in every college across America to give society a basis for a future of post-racism. Racism is understood as a personal interaction, but in an ethnic studies classroom, students would have the chance to delve deeper into how racial preconceptions influence America as a whole. Being exposed to such teachings

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