Race+In+The+21st+Century



 Americans of the 21st century are tempted to believe the misapprehension that the historical landmark of the election of a non-Caucasian president signifies the end of the existence of racism in American society. According to the President “It's a racial stalemate we've been stuck in for years,” people simply do not want to address the racial problems we still face. For many Americans, if we do not talk about race and simply ignore our problems, we will somehow be able to stand divided. In the present day, Afroamerican men continue to be incarcerated at a rate that is disproportionate to their Caucasian counterparts who committed the same offenses. In urban communities a lack of gun regulation Afroamerican women are far more likely to die of breast cancer than Caucasian women due to a lack of access to affordable and sufficient health care. Abortion agencies disproportionately target the minority communities, adding an additional obstacle to the life of the Afroamerican people. In light of the progress and failures in regards to "race"our nation has made, I agree with the President that the 21st century is an era of incredible potential for progress and that “if we walk away now, [...] we will never be able to come together and solve challenges," (A More Perfect Union).

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