Or...so I understood from many of the 24/7 news pundits who proclaimed race as a non-factor in the 2008 presidential election. In a column for Forbes.com, author John McWhorter, wrote:
"Obama has come in for some criticism for not putting forth a 'black' agenda--i.e., one designed to combat 'racism' in various ways. It's because he knows that paradigm has no useful application to our times."
So, clearly racism is no longer a problem--or if it is, it has become so minute that we no longer need to consider it as part of a national dialogue. Has our Race & Culture class already become outdated??
Well, I'd like you to consider Obama's victory--is it an end to racism? Will it lead to an end of racism in the U.S.? Before answering, please browse through another blog on the Chicago Tribune website: Exploring Race
I would recommend reading the initial article "Was this race a referendum on race?" and then scrolling through the comments readers posted (you may post on the Tribune site as well, if you so desire). After reading the brief article and comments, please post your reaction here.
***Hi all--I've read some of the posts and appreciate the insight so far...but I want you to DIG DEEPER! Please READ the Chicago Tribune post and the responses posted on the Tribune website before responding here--doing this is critical to the discussion because there is evidence to support your views!***
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Racism is Dead!
Posted by Mr. P at 3:04 PM
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In my opinion, Obama winning the election fueled racism in some cases. Whites have always been in control. It’s been like that since the first slaves. The whites being in charge and the blacks taking orders. But now, it’s kind of like blacks are in charge. Some whites might be angered by this and might attempt an assassination.
I believe that by Barack Obama being elected as President of the United States that this is a step up for African Americans as a whole but it will however not end the fight against racism. I believe that Obama becoming President this will just only help the situation. I also believe that there will never be a one solution answer to racism because whites will always have their biased opinion of the African American race and stick to this opinion and I believe that the whites that hate blacks will only increase their hatred for blacks because a black man has total control over this nation and sets the rules that he or she must follow and this makes them become even more enraged. But I beleieve that because Barack Obama is President he is showing and making progress for African Americans becuse it shows that we can do more than be "gangstas", "thugs" or any other stereotypical images that other races view us as. This shows that we CAN achieve the same things that whites can.
Well first I would like to say that the picture was HILARIOUS!! I didn't understand it at first but then when I looked at it I noticed the irony in it.
To answer the first question, "Has our Race & Culture class already become outdated??" Yes I think it is headed for being outdated. Unless something happens to Obama from to between the next 4 to 8 years we'll only be looking deep into the past. The most recent thing we can look at is probably Jena 6 and even that event wasn't as big as Civil Rights, or the assignation of Martin Luther King.
As for the other question about the end of racism...no i don't think it is. Because no matter what, people will always find a way to hate or be a racist towards a certain race. And it may not be just the African American race it may be many other races esp. the Arabic community.
So in conclusion I don't think racism is no longer a problem and completely over, it's more just a step further into eliminating this issue.
I think that the election in a way was based on race but then again people really were looking for someone to bring change to the world. Some black’s voters did vote Barack because of his race but some knew and realized that he was the best candidate for the job. Even though some people still felt that a black president wasn’t what America needed, some realized that America needed someone to get the job done and Barack was the best candidate.
Since Barack Obama won president people think racism is over. I don’t feel that this is the case because what about the Republicans that feel like America has made the biggest mistake. People are not thinking about the extremely racist people that are terribly angry because Barack Obama is to become our next president. In my opinion I feel like racism will soon get worst. I think that some republicans who are really angry will try to take their angry out on other African Americans.
Even though Obama being elected President of the United States of America went down in history and set a vision of anything being possible, i believe that racism still lives and will always live. We live in a world of freewill and diverstiy and as long as it stays like this thier will always be conflict between people that think differently and look differently. Obama being elected was defintely a race thing, but it was also a change thing. People want to see change and want things to improve and Obama's entire campaign preached that. He won not only because he was black, but because he presented himself as a strong minded man ready to take care of buisness and get things accomplished. Having a black president didn't decrease or increase the racism in America in my opinion. I just think it made whites even angrier. This election just proved that blacks are not just what thier stereotyped to be. We can actually do something constructive and make things happe. We are the change in America
Barack Obama's victory was amazing and it was a battle that needed to be won in America, but is it the end of racism? Of course it isn't. For all those people who only voted for McCain because he was white or Obama because he was black are indeed ignorant. It was not the color of his skin that gave him his victory. It was the fact that he has what America needs to better its self: he was simply the best canidate.
Hi All--good comments so far, but please read the comments on the Chicago Tribune as instructed in my original post. The comments posted there should influence your blog response.
Beatmasta--I'm sorry, but I have to respectfully disagree with you. While Jena 6 may not compare with the horrors of Jim Crow, slavery, etc., it still demonstrates what happens when racism seethes to a point of explosion. Also, you only mention racism towards African Americans...what about Arab Americans, Latinos and other groups who have seen racism rise (publicly) since 9/11? Or the 7,600+ reported Hate Crimes that occurred in 2007 according to the Dept. of Justice? Or that 2007-2008 spawned a massive surge in hate group membership including new appearances by the KKK. While I think that we've made great strides for equality in this country, I am far from convinced that our class has become outdated! Thoughts?
Im so glad that Obama won, but truth be told, racisim is not dead! Throughout life there will always be racism no matter where ever you go. Presidents may change, but the people's state of mind wont. Like Obama stated in his speech, for those of you who didnt vote for me, I am your president to. Everyone aren't followers of Obama, maybe the governement will stop showing racisim, but my question is what the people will show. Obama is all about Change, but change doesnt happen overnight. All we can do is stand behind our president and hope that we can change everyones mind, if we only can one, we changd something.
In my mind, I think that Obama moving in to the white house does not change the fact that racism is still around. Yes, we now have a new president, and yes he is the first African American president the U.S. ever had, but to me it doesn't matter about race, what matters is the person we are choosing to be our leader for the next 4 years and maybe the next 8 years. One of the bloggers in the Chicago tribune said that she heard Black people at the Grant Park rally saying "we won we won" and "it's our time now." Did I miss the memo? I thought the democratic party won". She claimed that this election was about race, but how does she know if they weren't saying that because they were speaking for all minorities? "we won" can stand for "we minorities have spoken now" but she does not have clear evidence that it was for that reason. But this is the kind of issues that I'm talking about when I say that racism in the U.S. is not over, people will still think things such as this blogger, and maybe the other way around. To answer the second question "Will it lead to an end of racism in the U.S.? Well I say no, because this is just the start to a new beginning. If we can achieve the kind of success that Obama has become then maybe then is the time when we can truly say racism has ended. I say this because Obama showed everyone that it doesn’t matter if you're Black, White, Latino, Asian, etc. What matters is what you do to show people that you understand, and that you're willing to sacrifice and give time to seek an end to problems within our streets. So yea we have a new president and he’s black but that don't matter, he can be purple for all I care, there are still people out there that think the color of their skin should be the only one that rules this country. It's up to us now to change their mind and take a stab at abolishing racism.
Personally i feel as though racism hasn't died and never will. The tension is only mild at the time. Even with Obama president, African americans will never be identified as people with power. Obama won this election due to his strong speech and dedication, not because of his skin color.
I agree with the people who left comments on the Chicago Tribune's blog. As long as the media/ society divides us by race, then racism shall live forever..
While the media focused on Obama’s race and the Black and minority voters that voted for him because of his color is nonetheless oblivious to the reality of life. Yes, we have an African American President but for one to imagine that we are near the end of racism is far fetched. Racism may not be apparent in large cities that are more acquainted with different cultures but if you walk into small town you will notice right away how unwelcomed the atmosphere can feel. I believe Obama’s victory was step one into the end of racism and it may take more lifetimes than we know to crush the ignorance of those with hatred for people that are simply different. Barack Obama’s victory is not the end of racism nor does it change the dynamic of race in America just because there was a large percentage of white voters- quite a small factor to make such a grand conclusion, ya think? I do agree with what one blogger’s response who said “This election was about the economy & hope for the future.” With that said I hope to see change.
I think that Barack Obama's victory leaves quite a chunk of racism erased troughout all of America, as a few Chicago Tribune
readers regard it to be; but there will still be racism lurking about in America because people find it hard to get along socially and it is akward that the people who do not get along with one another are of different race. But, in the end, "It is whatever you want it to be." This quote comes from the views of Poor Richard, a commentator on the artice, "Was this race a referendum on race?" The media portrayed and with no doubt in my mind continues to portray the 2008 presedential campaign on race, most likely hoping to gain viewer's attentions tp their shows and news in order to gain higher ratings. People on the other hand don't seem to see how this campaign brought about the discussions and arguements of race behind the decision on the next United States President, refusing the fact that this election campaign had anything to do with race, but acknowledging this presidential campaign's ties to only factors that were seen to improve the lives of low and middle-class Americans and to
ensure the safety of America. In my opinion, this presidential race
was not really based as a referendum on race, but focused more on what was really at play; being the economy, the security for the people and for America, etc.
I think that race was defiantly one of the major factors in this election. Many, if not all, Blacks voted for Obama because he was Black. Although it was not the only reason, it was one of them. The issues were the other major factor in the election. People didn't want to see their finances suffer any more and Obama targeted the economy the most. As far as racism is concerned, it still and maybe always will be present in America. The issues in this election were far too important to worry about race especially when the one party was clearly better than the other.
Obama's victory had alot to do with race. When reading the article, some people posted comments saying that Obama's victory was all because of race and because African-Americans said "it was their time". It is true that one reason that some people voted for Obama was because he was a black man and if you look at the past struggles of African-Americans, we see that they were indeed looked over and seen as powerless. No one ever thought someone who is not white could win president, let alone a black man. It's a very unbelievable accomplishment. Has racism ended. No it hasn't. I'm sure that alot of Americans didn't want Obama to win because he was black and inexperienced but most overlooked that and thought about the bigger issues of the nation and who had their best interest. It didn't stop racism but it showed the improvement that our nation has made since the civil rights movement.
It’s tricky to say that the election involved race. I believe race was a factor at the beginning of the election but towards the end, it became more about the issues. Many people didn’t think about Obama being black, it was more about the debates and speeches that McCain and Obama were doing around election time. Being a great speaker helped Obama and Obama also didn’t target only black people. His goal was to gain America’s support not only Black America. That is what was great about the election and made him a better candidate. Of course the whole Bush previous term’s also may have cost McCain some votes to. I don’t believe race has been eliminated completely in America but we have come a long way and minorities have actual examples to look up to and be successful. None of us minorities should ever come up with an excuse based on our race because it is possible. Affirmative Action also came up and I just think that Affirmative Action is still needed because poor minorities and neighborhoods didn’t all of a sudden become rich when Obama was elected therefore, out property taxes are still funding schools, where are the poor minority neighborhood schools are no where near as funded as schools in the suburbs.
Racism is dead. Barack broke the racism baracades that exist in the united States. Yes... there are more brown people then white people. Nobody can ever say black people "aren't or aint' go never be or go no where because the white man is holding them back. Because the white man has elected a black man. And Once again just because our president is black doesn't mean that marjiunna will be legal or black people are going to automatically be pulled out from the ghettos and people are just going to get a job.. Things like this take time.
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I really dont know...I mean I think that even though President Elect Obama did not win, there would still be racism. Many people beieve that since Obama is the next president, that he will solve many big problem such as racism,(but lets be honest, thats really not going to hapen)but really, eradicating racism is something that has to be done within a persons own self. And I disagree with "hi.my name is what yours isnt" becuase blacks are not in charge becuase of this presidency, it is still of combination between all races. So, to sum everything up, I do not believe that racism has ended but we took a step into trying to eradicate it.
Barack Obama's victory was of course one of the best things that happened to America. There is a change in history and this will hopefully influence others to learn that you can do whatever you put your mind to. Although this is great, this will unfortunately not end racism. It however, may lead to and end. His victory actually may have caused more racism in the United States in regards to people having different views pertaining to his skin color and his name. This just proves that IT CAN BE DONE. Racism will probably end, if it does, in the next 10 to 50 years. Nevertheless, we cannot say that it has been put to an end today. Also, racism may not be one of the more important issues put on the discussion anymore; a step has been taken by America, and hopefully one will walk with another. Will our next president be African American, or will we go back to the "traditional history"? Only time can tell, as well as the future and the movement to end racism.
Racism is not dead just because Barack Obama was elected. Racism will be dead when people find it in their hear to love one another no matter one. Obama is not the great hope. I wish people will let the man actually do something first before crowning him KING.
I don't believe Obama winning this year’s election was enough to say that now racism is obsolete in America. I believe it's more about who had the best ideas to fix the falling economy. Obama was strong in his beliefs, and that swayed people white black and others that he would lead us all to a greater destiny. McCain made plenty of campaign errors, whether it is with his choice of VP or with the way he spent more time on degrading Obama than with speaking about what he would do if he were president. I feel that all these issues played a major role in the decision for president and I believe it’s clear in my opinion that it wasn’t about race, but who would lead this country whit great dignity and pride.
In my opinion, Obama winning the election all but obliterated racism in most situations. I will not say that his winnig was just for Blacks, but all races in America. I will not go as far and say that racism is completely eliminated because there was a case that some kind of group of people like the KKK, had put an attempted life. I also don't believe racism is eliminated because during Obama's run their was a proportion of white that refused to vote for Obama. And this was shown when the results came out and he lose certain states (Southern), because mostly white, conservative, older man.
Although Obama’s election showed that American’s have indeed changed since the civil rights movement. I think that it is very ignorant for people to say or think that his election ended racism in the United States. I think that Obama’s election was a great accomplishment that it proves that there isn’t as much racism as it was in the past; but the race crimes and riots that occurred right after his election proves that racism hasn’t ended. I have to disagree with people who said that racism didn’t play a role in the 2008 election; I feel that race played a major role for many black voters. As an election judge, I heard hundreds of people say that the only reason that they voted for obama was because of his race and because he was for the black people. Most of the black voters at my polling place didn’t seem concerned with the issues. I think that most white voters were able to over look race and were more concerned about the issues and the solutions that candidates purposed to solve them. The picture in the article was hilarious I had to look at it a couple of times to understand it.
I believe that the picture was very funny!! :)
I think that Barack Obama being voted as president is not just a way for black people but for all minorities. I agree with the blogger Chase from the chicago tribune when she said that until the media stops separtating people by races that racism will always be evident. However i do agree that many blacks voted only because Barack was black. With means many didn't listen to the real issues but reacted upon emotions
I agree with hi. My name is what and yours isn’t because even though there is a great milestone for the American people as a whole, this is the exact thing white slaveholders feared in slavery times. I think on the surface Obama’s win was a great step forward and shows the progress America has made, but under the surface it has made the issue of racism more prominent because the undercover racist have an opportunity to voice their opinions.
The election of Barack Obama for president marks the beginning of barriers being broken down, concerning opportunities made available to minorities however it will not end racism. Unfortunately, I believe that racism is a problem that we can never rid the world of; the election of Obama will on the other hand lead to a decrease in racism.
I think that racism hasn't ended simply because of the fact that not only whites can be racist but every race can be racist. In a way the election of president Obama could lead to a new breed of racism. Like one of the loggers on the Chicago Tribune saying that they heard blacks screaming out "we won" as though the election was strictly based on race. What I get From that is that blacks are starting to build arrogance and once the arrogance builds up too high that will be when the new racism will spark. it is clear that no matter who runs the country racism will always exist maybe not everywhere but somewhere.
All I have to say to those ignorant people, like the a-hole who called Obama Hussein, is OBAMA 08! I do beileve that this presidential election was not race. Was it a factor, yes! Almost former president Bush has driven our country into a hole that will take alot to get ourselves out of it.
Racism is still and incredibly large problem in our country and i dont think that it will ever disappear. This country was built on discrimination and even with a black man as president there will continue to be racism. Sadly, Obama's victory will not even lead to an end of racism in the U.S., as much as i would like for that to happen, it might just get evn worse.
Having a black president doesn’t necessarily mean racism has or will end in America. Racism will continue to exist and I believe there is not anything or anybody able to change the differences between races. Ever since the presidential elections started at first I must say that it was about race based on the responses of several races, but specifically, African Americans. The African American community saw Obama as an opportunity to bring up their race and gain power in the United States. Not only did African Americans feel this way but also other minority groups. Most of the Hispanic population also voted for Obama due to the fact that Obama himself can be considered a minority. In some way this caused a sense of comfort and hope. Although I also think Obama speeches were great since he targeted important issues that America face as well as certain groups of people: immigrants. I think this was the biggest component that determined the Hispanic vote. It wouldn’t have mattered Obama’s skin color if he was white or black, his proposals and visions were appealing to the public and that is what brought him to victory. I still believe that the African American community would have voted for Obama regardless of his speeches or campaign, but simply because he is black. To conclude my thoughts the 2008 presidential election was based on race only for the African Americans but for the rest of the races it was more about the issues.
Is it an end to racism? No. But I would say that it is a big step towards the end of racism. I can't say its an end to racism because I know there are still some racist people in America who didn't vote for Obama just because of his skin color. However, by looking at the many white voters who did vote for Obama says alot about how America is changing and has progressed so much from the days of slavery. Obama holds the highest position in office and he is part African American. He is the first black president. He has opened the doors for so many African Americans coming up in the world. This accomplishment will help in the fight against racism because as white kids grow up and see that we've had a black president they can't grow up and look down on the African American race because we have accomplished what their race has ALWAYS accomplished. So in conclusion I won't say this is an end to racism because there are probably some white people who are angry at the result of the election. Not because McCain lost but because a black man won. One thing I will say that this is a HUGE step towards the end of racism especially if Obama does a great job as the president of the United States.
Ok so basically I feel that Obama being elected president will help stop racism but it's going to take time. It took time for racism to build its foundation and existinace, so I simply feel it will take time to demiolish racism. Now that I look back on it if Obama is president then that utlimately means that African Americans are now the superior race. A transition this big is definantly going to bring about some confusion. Obama's win has truely brought hope to the black culture. Yes We Can is the motto that everyone is chanting. Racism does in fact still exsist, but Yes We Can end it.!
OBAMA & BIDEN WROK!!!
At first I really didnt understand, but now I get the just of everything. This whole experience has been nerve recking not just for the Obamas but for every African-American citzen of the United States. I wouldnt say that Obama being our president would end racism, but I think it has minimized it a very great deal. Just because he has become our president doesnt mean racism is wiped off the earth. Truthfully I dont think there can be a end to racism, because people will always have their sterotypes of other races. Even if they really didnt mean it in a racist way, some things they may think or say are still racist.
Our class is not done with at all, even though we have talked about racism in the past, (around the slavery days) just because we have a black president doesnt mean anything.But I do believe also that Obama has made a very huge change showing African American males that they can be what ever they want to be, and as well as African American Women also.
No, I don't think that Obama's victory is an end to racism, but it is a very good start. People will still be racist towards one another no matter what the President's race is. It will eventually lead to an end in racism because people are really starting to get tired of all this negative things being said and done towards one another. Now people are more willing to reach out and bring other people up instead of tearing them down.
Honestly, racism is like a circle, it has no end. I can sit here and sugarcoat as much as I want, but I’m not. Having an African American for the first time lead our country feels better than anything in the world, but it still breaks my heart, and my eyes still fill with tear knowing that racism is far from over. Obama has changed history and broken barriers that I never thought could have been broken entering high school, but his victory did not end racism. Yes, it has opened minds, but it has also closed others. It will takes more than one African American in office to make the world colored blind, because if it didn’t,Why did it take us so long to get here in the first place? I hate to be negative, then again I don’t know if that’s what I’m being, I just know that racism has been scarred in America’s flesh and it will always have its mark to be remembered or to be reopened . Will this one victory lead to the end of racism in America? Absolutely not. The betterment of human connections and relations? Yes.
As long as there lives uneducated, ignorant, and individuals who lives are stuck in the past, racism will live on. But I don’t know, one day maybe, I’m really hoping on it...
Have we reached the total end to racism? No. Can we reach it? Maybe. Will it be soon? Absolutely not? However, there has definently been progress and tis election shows that very well. For all the African-Americans who put their guards up around whites because of the feeling that all whites were/are against blacks, this election showed that this action isn't as necessary. Am I saying that African-Americans shouldn't recognize that racism was/is still around? No. Continue to be aware, just don't be so quickly defensive.
Now to talk about the blog....First off I had to tell myself that I would go into reading the blog professional and with a level-head. It got hard but I held myself together. I started at the bottom and worked my way up and I noticed that the comments that (to me) seemed racial were lines that were statement without explanation. The ones that weren't had actual explanations that you can decipher through and actually ask yourself if it makes sense.
The comment that DeeBee made (Nov 4, 2008 8:26:06 PM) really made me pay attention. DeeBee really put it all on the table while still being respectful. What she said about voting for candidates who she knew would only help her slightly to me was a wake up call. I loved how she connected her history to her obligation to changing history. If only I could have participated in making that change.
This election has started what I believe will be two terms of change. I believe that in the years to come will see America progress in ways that many believed were impossible. Barack Obama is change and maybe he will finally be the catalyst that many others before him believed was needed to erase racism for good.
First of all, Barack Obama's victory is definitely not an end to all racism. It helps better the image of African Americans but it doesn't completely wipe out racism in America. It wasn't like a person was racist before the election and the second Obama won the election they weren't racist anymore. I see this election as a progress report on Racism in America. Considering the fact that according to the Chicago Tribune Barack Obama received 43% of the white vote I think that Americans have come a long way from racism but we still have a long way to go. Another fact is that with time, racism fades. So it will take time for racism to be completely obliterated if it ever does.
Barack Obama winning the election cannot put an end to ALL racism because he is black. He is not Chinese or Arab or any other minority group that faces racism. There are still other races that face racism so to say that ALL racism is obsolete is an aspersion.
Our Race and Culture class has not become outdated because there are still issues to discuss. Students still need to learn how to intelligently discuss topics to prepare for discussions such as this one. This class is still needed so students can be aware of what is going on in the world.
I believe that Obama's election for President is just going to make racism more explict. I do believe some people voted for him just because of the color of his skin. But on the other hand I feel like some just did it because they wanted change and just were tired of Bush. I agree with some of the comments on Chicago Tribune the media did often always included race. However I don't feel as thought that is a bad thing because nothing has ever happened like this in history before. But I don't feel as though they were using it so people could vote for him.
I feel as though racism is still going to be an issue in the future even though great progress has been made!
Yes, the picture is hilarious! Mr. Pond, our class has not or will not become outdate because we have so much to learn. With Salaita sharing his feelings about Arab Racism in the U.S. and we as students not knowing that Arabs face as much racism as they is a perfect example of how our class is not outdated. Arabs, African Americans, and Caucasians are only a few of the many races out here and there are plenty more to learn about. So this class can never become useless.
Next, Obama winning presidency does not end racism and I don't think it ever will. Will it be the beginning of an end? Yes it will! I say this simply because only 43% of Caucasian's and other races voted for Barack Obama until we get to 95%-100% then we can talk about Racism being completely eliminated. What people have to remember is that in the south you have plenty of red states with Caucasian's still in the (-)1950-1960 mindset, so therefore we have work to do but it's looking good!
I believe that Obama winning the election, to some degree erased racism a little bit because it showed that America is really ready for a black president. Is it an end to racism? No! Racism is like a disease that cant be cured in my opinion. Everybody is different and because of those differences, there will still be those people who just cant stand certain races. I dont think there ever will be an end to it, but things can get a lot better depending on what Obama does. If things go bad for him as president and change really doesnt come, then i think it will fuel racism and based on what he does, people will view him as the whole black community. But if he does a good job and citizens start to see a change happening in America, then i believe the bonds between different races will get stronger.
I don't agrre that because Obama was elected president that racism is dead. I believe that people are more tolerant to change though. I don't believe that racism will ever die all together. Another thing that i do believe is that this is a step towards seeing more blacks in higher positions of power.
Wow........ Reading what those people had to say about the election proves that our class isn't outdated. The elction, to me was about who can bring use out of this financial crisis because their is only one color that matter to people of all races and ethnicities, green. I'll admit that race was a factor in the election, but this was the election that broke a race barrier for the highest occupation in the land!!!!! Come on America, their are still those lingering few of prejudice people, conservatives, that hate the outcome of this election. But Brack said it best, "I may have not wonyour vote tonight, but I am still your President too." America still has alot to learn but I applaud how far she has come.
There were some men on the Tribune blog that grew up during the Civil Rights Movemnet but supported Obama because of what was on his shoulders not the color of his skin. Then there where the few who bluntly stated that they hate the result of the nation's choice. Shame.
But in the end, I feel the the white vote was for financial crisis and the fact that they felt he was the better canadidate. the black vote was based on the thought that this is our time and we won. I totally agree, racism still exist in American with the middle class made up of all races and that is what he spoke to. Barack Obama ran a hands down successful compaign with diligence and patience. McCain on the other hand, had hot-headed moments that sent a message to the people that he wasn't ready for the job ahead. Its a shame racism still exist because if it didnt we wouldn't have had this conversation.
Race can and will never be dead. Barack Obama's election will always be the part of history that changed the world forever. It is obvious in the Tribune that racism isn't over because Obama was referenced disrespectfully. This election was a thriumph for African Americans and some people outside the race just didn't understand. Racism is not as negative as it was once upon a time but it does still exist. With the current election of an African American, racism has changed and will continue to change but it will never die!
Even though Barack Obama was elected president I don’t think it will end racism in the U.S. The reason that I think this is that America has been based on racist thoughts for over 100s of years and sad to say that I think that one man can’t change the whole U.S in seconds notice. This is the same country that said every state should count their black population as 3/5 of a citizen. These are the kind of thoughts that founded this great country. One man cannot change a whole country by himself he cannot make everyone think the way that he does. There are always going to be ignorant people in the U.S that think we should go back to the ways of slavery and there are always going to be people who don’t like other minorities. There is no way that he can change the minds of every person and that’s why I think that racism will never end. There are always going to be objectors to this new frontier that everyone is happy about. There is always going to be racism
Even though Barack Obama was elected president I don’t think it will end racism in the U.S. The reason that I think this is that America has been based on racist thoughts for over 100s of years and sad to say that I think that one man can’t change the whole U.S in seconds notice. This is the same country that said every state should count their black population as 3/5 of a citizen. These are the kind of thoughts that founded this great country. One man cannot change a whole country by himself he cannot make everyone think the way that he does. There are always going to be ignorant people in the U.S that think we should go back to the ways of slavery and there are always going to be people who don’t like other minorities. There is no way that he can change the minds of every person and that’s why I think that racism will never end. There are always going to be objectors to this new frontier that everyone is happy about. There is always going to be racism
I believe that although Obama has broken through some of the barriers of race that it will not be totally through and their will always be some kind of racism to explore within are racism class. I believe that it is a step up but people will always feel like he didn’t do enough for them. If one day he does something that doesn’t totally effect or benefit the lower class or African Americans they will talk down on him and he will no longer meet their expectations as “their President”
To rap it up I believe that racism is no longer the bigger issue I believe that there is so many things going on that no one is thinking of race but of surviving by any means necessary. I think that Obama came at a time when the economy needed hope and gave that to every one and they came together to celebrate that meaning coming together as a whole so that they can continue to live and have what they want. I think that people voted for the person that they felt would bring about the most change and that race had no part in that.
African Americans as well as many other races may be a bit more proud of themselves since the election of Obama, but clearly others aren't able or are ignorant to the fact that the scene of the world is changing. Some will still be stubborn and choose to fight what is enevitable in this day and age. Racism is one that can be talked about but can not be solved because there are too many differences that most people feel are not common and refuse to sway or be open to more ideas. If they are they tend to slyly persuede other to allow them to keep their ideas to themselves. Racism isn't dead, it is still very alive and rapid.
Your Result
Your data suggest a moderate automatic preference for African American compared to European American.
- I totally disagree with these results.! who are they to say that these have to be my results they could be telling anybody whatever they want to tell them. But on the bright side i thought that the test was very interesting...
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