racial divide, racism in America

Racism in America is a big subject, especially right now after the Michael Brown case, but why is there still such a big racial divide in 2014? The USA has an African American President, a sign that every race can achieve any position if they stay in school, work hard, and become productive citizens. Many of the top leaders in the black communities are accused of keeping the racial divide open in order to profit from the unrest, and some say that these are the ones who still foster racism in America today. Statistics show that 93% of African Americans are killed by others of their own race, and in the USA today every child regardless of race or religion has access to a free education.

Some African Americans are speaking out about the Michael Brown case, the racial divide, and what some feel are high levels of racism in America today, including celebrities like Charles Barkley and Chris Rock. Even black celebrities are divided, with some advocating that the leaders of black communities start in their own neighborhoods and mentor young kids so that they stay off the streets and out of jail. In Ferguson, Missouri there were violent riots and the burning down and looting of many businesses in the suburb, and the stepfather of Michael Brown was caught on camera after the grand jury returned a true bill, telling the crowd to burn these —– down. The National Guard had to be called in to protect the public and the remaining businesses in town, and more than 100 people were arrested for criminal acts during the rioting.