White Like Me

While I found the documentary interesting I don't believe that there is an overwhelming about of racism in America anymore. I grew up in a small town with very few black people but of the ones who attended my school were some of the most popular kids. All played sports and were good at them. They all did well in school, and all had the respect of the entire student body. There were no hard feels toward them, and they were encouraged to partake in all aspects of the community. This may not be the case all over the country but I know my town isn't racist, and I can assume since there are many many many towns like mine there is less racism than people think.

Tim Wise talked about how he grew up surrounded by black students but then while boarding a plane had negative thoughts about two black pilots. How can anything he has said be justified if he himself is racist? He preaches equality but I question if he actually believes it's a feature America needs to have. He could just be going around and speaking about equality to make money, not truly caring if things ever change. He even admitted that he hadn't done anything but protest to stop discrimination in New Orleans and on Tulane University's campus. Words only go so far, actions are what truly determine a person's character and he, besides speaking, hasn't taken any real action.

There is racism in America, and people are trying to change that but until everyone who lived and grew up thinking Blacks were lesser human beings are dead racism will persist.

These were two of my good friends in high school, both were State Qualifying Track and Field runners. Two of the sweetest girls I know, on the right is Kaia, on the left is Leah.