Arguments Against Racism Essay

For a very long time, African Americans have been fighting for justice in the United States. The 2001 presidential election brought lots of prejudice against African Americans in Florida. Some people believe that racism is a problem that only the victim should be concerned about when in reality, in order to end racism, everyone must participate and aid those to live a life without injustice. To beat racism, in “Erasing Racism: The Survival of the American Nation” Asante writes, “We must confront racism at its origins, defeat it in the American soul, and move toward a new beginning in national relations” (Asante, p 32). He also mentions the struggles that people in the African-American community have gone through, some of which include; police

To be treated somewhat equally with financial benefits, an individual of African American descent had to behave “white.” The events in life that African Americans have gone through could have significantly affected their psyche and damaged their future. At these times, African Americans were placed in lower-class categories whereas whites were either middle-class or upper-class individuals. White privilege was well alive and Africans did not have many opportunities. Asante writes, “Whatever my position in the American society, and whatever my achievements, my joys, and my rewards, I realize that I have been punished, denied opportunities, and categorized negatively by many in the majority because of my racial origin” (Asante, p 46). The future of African Americans living in America, was in the hand of a white man and because of the color of their skin, stereotypes, being judged, and looked down upon, their future was being destroyed. Society was also lacking a commitment to end racism, once something would start to end racism, soon after it would end and have no impact on the African American community. In 1996, Ted Koppel wanted to start a program because he felt that racism was still an issue. However, the thought of this plan soon failed, and there was no hope. The lives of Black children are also being impacted because of racism. With everything going