Why Is Racism Getting Worse In America

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I chose my second source because it has additional supporting information about why racism is getting worse in America. The article continues to point out that the deterioration is getting worse and it is effecting our moral fiber in our county. The article talks about how America has always had issues with racism from the beginning but it has gotten worse of the last few decades due to changes that are related to social and economics. Race and color of skin use to determine how much money you made and who you were and your social status in life. The article pointed out that from 1995 to 2005 African American wealth almost doubled. Some people feel that certain groups are becoming better off financial and socially. The tension of our great

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