Close your eyes, now, imagine you are taunted, called mean words, and hurt mentally and physically all for the colour of your skin, a thing you cannot control. This is what happens everyday in schools around the U.S. Racial discrimination has been prevalent in American schools since the day American schools were created, and it really affects students in the long run. Minorities in schools are often more likely to be bullied and it takes a toll on them in adult life, leading to anxiety, depression and more. People need to realize the importance of this issue, as it deals with people's lives and how they are being discriminated against. People need to realize their privilege, and recognize what they can do to help try to stop this issue.
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Minorities are often harassed, and in many public and private schools racial slurs are written on walls, so are just flat out hateful sentences. As it says in Diablo Magazine , which is a professional magazine written specifically for the San Francisco East Bay, In their article about Racism in schools, “Two words in black ink were scribbled above the urinals in a school bathroom—whites and colored—recalling an ugly history of hate and discrimination.” This piece of writing tells the horrific story of what happens nearly every day in schools all over the USA. Many of these children writing these words don't even face consequences. Furthermore, in the book, “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Patillo Beals, Melba, who is a young girl joins a group of students to integrate into the all white Central High School in little rock Arkansas. When they arrive at the school, many of the white students bully them, harass them, and physically abuse them. This racism from the students and the teachers as well affects these children in the long run. For years, Melba does not trust white people, and she is still very cautious going about her everyday life. As anyone can see, even if racism happens as a child, it still hurts you in your adult
Minorities are often harassed, and in many public and private schools racial slurs are written on walls, so are just flat out hateful sentences. As it says in Diablo Magazine , which is a professional magazine written specifically for the San Francisco East Bay, In their article about Racism in schools, “Two words in black ink were scribbled above the urinals in a school bathroom—whites and colored—recalling an ugly history of hate and discrimination.” This piece of writing tells the horrific story of what happens nearly every day in schools all over the USA. Many of these children writing these words don't even face consequences. Furthermore, in the book, “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Patillo Beals, Melba, who is a young girl joins a group of students to integrate into the all white Central High School in little rock Arkansas. When they arrive at the school, many of the white students bully them, harass them, and physically abuse them. This racism from the students and the teachers as well affects these children in the long run. For years, Melba does not trust white people, and she is still very cautious going about her everyday life. As anyone can see, even if racism happens as a child, it still hurts you in your adult