The Hidden Racism

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The hidden racism of young white Americans, was an articles by Sean McElwee of PBS that shows how racism is alive today in may parts of American life. The facts show how racism is around and surrounds many ideas of people in how they are viewed. The greatest discrimination in American is about the black community but the stereotypes see as there is little racism around. The stats surprisingly show that the most accepting groups varies but is strong between all ages of Americans.This article has demographics and statistics that can help exemplify the racism in America through the paper.

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