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I have experienced racial prejudice, I grew up going to a private school full of white kids and after the 3rd grade I was the only black guy in my grade. I was obviously best friends with the white kids and they would try their best to keep it in, but every now and then someone would make a racial remark towards a black person. Now it didn't bother me at all because I knew they weren't talking about me, but it amazed me at how many people would look to me after and wait for a reaction, but then someone would say "oh, he doesn't care he's cool." It just shows how some people will expect certain things from you just because of your skin color.

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I have just like many, experienced racial prejudice. In today's society people feel that they know everything when in fact they know very little. They will assume by a persons exterior that they will do something bad just by their skin color or where they live.

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• Cinco De Mayo is not the day of Mexican independence

• Marks the date of a Mexican military victory over France

• More widely celebrated in the U.S. than Mexico

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Have you ever experienced racial prejudice in your lifetime? If you have - talk about it

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Do you feel that racism is institutionalized in the U.S.? Provide evidence and reasons to your stance

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If you were to have a child, what would be yourinital reaction or how would you feel if they told you they were having premarital sex ?

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I felt that the quote that you have chosen was absolutelt inspiration and deeply connects with rasism which is also a topic most people dont really like to mention. Some people assume that a person from a different race does a certain thing or acts a certain way just because they were probably toldn that or taught that which is not right. Great topic by the way.

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“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”

- Isaac Asimov

This quote is perfect for this issue because the “dirty

windows” referenced in the quote represent people’s prejudices, and stereotypes. These tendencies are direct causes of racism. When you only see things one way you begin to categorize an entire group based on the little that you see. However, when you realize that not everyone is the same and you are able to see clearly you realize we are all just individuals, not “all black people” or “all white people”. Without stereotyping there are no racist view and beliefs.

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I chose this photo because racism is a pressing issue that some people turn a blind eye to. When an individual sticks his or her head in the sand they are essentially avoiding to see what is in front of them because they have blocked everything out. When people refuse to see what is in front of them they begin to become woefully ignorant. Ignorance in which you want to act as if you are not aware. I believe that when it comes to the issue of racism many people stick their heads in the sand. Yes, sometimes people pull the “race card”, and no, you cannot blame an entire race of people for all of your problems. However, it is still an issue that we see even today with DOJ investigations, police departments, and even the activity of some fraternities.

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http://wellreadman.com/2014/09/03/american-racism-is-basically-over/

Who: Blacks in the US

What: Institutionalized racism

When: Present day US

Where: In all the states

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NEGATIVE #1

- I don't see a clear bias I see someone using facts to validate their belief that racism isn't an issue

- I do feel that I is however hard to say something about the issue when you aren't subjected to it

- Though I don't agree with this viewpoint the article was very academic in its approach

- I don't believe that simply because Obama was elected that means racism is over

NEGATIVE #2

- The author posses woeful ignorance on the issue

- Black people in powerful political positions is not an indicator or racism being over

- I think that the author has low key turned a blind eye to certain issues

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http://www.forbes.com/2008/12/30/end-of-racism-oped-cx_jm_1230mcwhorter.html

Who: Blacks and whites

What: Racism against black people

When: Present day US

Where: All over the country

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The issue that I decided to bring up was racism in the United States. My positives are not saying racism is good, but they are supporting the fact that it exists in America https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-racial-discrimination

Who - Everyone specifically minorities

What- The issue of how big of a problem racism is

When- Present day US

Where- All over the country whether it just deal with everyday life, in school, work, or with the police

Why- Many people believe that racism is a big issue and that racists beliefs are still large underneath the surface

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POSITIVE #1

- How many individuals were polled?

- Numbers according to the polling are rather shocking

- Are these feelings just kept on the down low?

- Article says racism is institutionalized

- What region were the polled from?

These statistics show race is clearly still an issue

POSITIVE #2

- Evidence of unfair treatment y police

- There are signs of workplace discrimination

- Blacks 3xs more likely to be arrested for same drug usage

- Stop and frisk laws harbor discrimination

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http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/americas-racism-problem-far-complicated-think/

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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/12/03/racism-not-a-problem-anymore-don-t-be-ridiculous-it-s-still-a-big-issue.html