Editorial+on+Racism+amongst+different+races.Gregory.R

Gregory Robertson **__Editorial Racism__** August 6, 2009 Ms.Alvarez~Humanities BFA Racism is a major problem in the United States today. I believe that racism will always be a major problem for years to come, often hiding behind closed doors to only strike out when least expected. I believe that racism is a problem that is rarely talked about among people all over the United States. I do not believe this problem can or should be repaired by the government. The problem of racism can decrease but only through education. I believe that racism is a major problem in society because if you look at the news or read the news paper, you will see many issues concerning racism. One issue that I have experienced concerning racism was when I attended a shadow day at a school, and while in the cafeteria, the whites sat on one side of the room and the blacks sat on the other side. The blacks and whites did not have conversations with one another. I believe that this was clearly a sign of racism. This incident remind me of the time when the blacks had to sit in the back of the bus or get up from their seats when whites got on the bus in order for the whites to have a seat. Even though this was before my time, I remember my grandparents speaking of events of racism often. I also read of racial experiences in articles such as “Black Army Vet Was Murdered by NYPD”, and “Segregated High School Proms Divide Georgia’s Students”. The article, “Black Army Vet Was ‘Murdered by NYPD” quotes “Black Army Vet Was Murdered by NYPD”, Rev Al Sharpton insists “this is about right and wrong, and this black cop is as wrong as if he was white or anything else, and we are going to fight him” {Cyril “Josh” Baker}. I believe that this quote is saying that it does not matter what race you are, a person is a person and everyone is equal which I believe is true regardless of ones race. Another assertion that I read from this article that involves racism was “It’s not time for Shem to be gone” said Valary Walker Shem’s widow. I believe that she is trying to say that he should not have been killed because of his race, as being a black man in the black army vet becoming murdered by a white man in the NYPD. The next article that I read, “Segregated High School Proms Divide Georgia’s Students”, involves a black girl who could not join a prom with her friends because she was black. The article claims “My friend tried to organize a joint poem but they just couldn’t agree on the music or even a theme”. I believe that the information that the girl stated states the separation and the difference amongst whites and blacks. For example, many white people listen to different music that a black person may not listen too, and many blacks and whites have different themes which is the reason why the girls were not accepted. Racism is an issue that is rarely talked about, however we do see signs of racism in our every day lives. One issue that I can recall recently is when a white police officer by the name of Justin Barnett was called to the home of an Afro American professor by the name of Henry Gates who was arrested at his own home for breaking and entering. The office was aware that Mr. Gates lived at the residence because he was given proof of a driver’s license by Mr. Gates when asked for identification. Officer Crowley arrested him anyway. This appeared to be a sign of racial profiling. I do not believe that the problem of racism can be repaired by the government. one reason I believe this to be true is because the government cannot control peoples feelings, thoughts, beliefs or actions that may transpire towards one another. I believe that people of all races will be the source for repairing the issues of racism. I believe that one way the government can help alleviate some of the issues concerning racism is to implement a policy that would ensure all schools have an equal amount of students of all races starting from pre-school through high school, Implementing this policy would allow races to become familiar with one another decreasing some of the racial issues tht may had arise had they not have know about one another’s race. If people are educated, familiar, and comfortable with one another and know what to expect this may help decrease racism. . Racism will always be a problem in the United States. Racism can decrease but only through education with support from all races. I do not believe that racism will ever be extinct in the United States as long as there are humans. The government will never have control over racism. The government cannot control people’s lives. The government can only implement a policy which people have the right to agree with or disagree with. Regardless of what one decides, it is evident that there will always be repercussions whether the situation is good or bad. **__Bibliography__** Cyril “Josh” Barker. “Black Army Vet Was Murdered by the NYPD.” __Amsterdam__ __News/NNPA__. Leonard, Doyle. “Segregated High School Proms Divide Georgia’s Students” __BST__ 21 June 2009. Dresden Quinn, Jones. “A Harvard Professor Gets Arrested” 31 June 2009. http://racism. Suite101.com>.