Racism remains a dilemma. We do not need to look any further than the leader of the free world for proof. Trump made an example of prominent black athletes when he called for the firing of NFL players who do not stand for the National Anthem; called Colin Kaepernick a “son of a bitch,” and rescinded the Golden State Warriors visit to the White House after Stephen Curry was reluctant to meet the President. Trump has similarly targeted Muslims with an irrational travel ban, pledged to build a wall on the Mexican border and he continues to taunt North Korea. Sadly, these examples are just a few.
Officer Jason Stockley’s actions remind us that we continue to live in a world of white privilege where hate crimes exist and juries acquit. From eyewitness reports, Stockley declared he would kill Anthony Smith and he did that by firing five rounds into Smith’s vehicle. Despite intent to kill, Stockley was acquitted.
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Without the presence of these programs, race and ethnicity will continue to be used as a basis for arrests. This will result in a disadvantage in the law enforcement system for some racial groups. Systemic disadvantage for racial groups is the definition of racism.
The Charlottesville readings remind us that neo-Nazi groups still exist in America, and the members do not even bother to hide their faces. That is solid proof that racism still exists. Trump failed to condemn the neo-Nazis for their actions. When Trump failed to stand up to this racism, he sent a powerful message of acceptance to the