Racism in U.S.A. - More Than Police Shootings

When living in a Black majority country, such as those in the British Caribbean, it is the norm to see Blacks working in top positions as heads of government, bankers, lawyers, doctors, pilots, business owners and other professions. Associated with such highly educated professionals is a middle class or wealthy lifestyle. Of course, as with any developing nation, there is poverty. However, it is common to see some from very poor backgrounds use education to rise  out of poverty. During earlier years, however, in those countries, there were many set backs for Blacks after the abolition of slavery in 1834. But, the racial climate eventually settled thereby allowing Blacks to take charge of their own destiny.The same experience cannot be said for African Americans. While there has certainly been changes in the lives of African Americans throughout the years, bare-faced racism has continued relentlessly since the abolition of slavery and shows no sign that it will be eliminated in the near future. The recent police killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile represent a systemic problem that has been prevalent since slavery. The "no justice - no peace" experiences for African-Americans has continued to be a burden and has now began to take its toll on a population who simply cannot bear the racial inequalities anymore. But, the shootings are only a fraction of the injustices that Blacks in the United States have to face each day since other blatant discrimination is widespread as follows:

• A Black man going about his business will recognize the tension or fright of a passing White lady who will hold on tight to her purse, or cross the street, or hope that the elevator door opens quickly so she can get out.

• Schools with predominantly Black students are poorly funded thereby perpetuating the cycle of illiteracy, high unemployment, and poverty. 

• Blacks being interviewed for a job by an all White panel will more than likely not be given consideration by those who may feel that even if the minority candidate has the education requirements and experience, they will not fit in with the department's White clique.  Paul Ryan Selfie - Shows Employment Racism At Its Best

• Blacks who can afford to move in a more expensive neighborhood will eventually notice the "For Sale" signs going up by Whites who feel that the value of their real estate will decline with the change in color or race demographics.

• Maintaining Sundown towns, neighborhoods, etc. with predominantly White residents still exists in the 21 century.

• Blacks are watched if they enter an expensive store because it is automatically assumed that they cannot afford the high-end prices of products.

• Becoming highly educated is no protection for Black since they are subjected to the same discrimination once they leave the confines of their hospitals, law firms, business offices, etc.

• The disrespect shown to President Obama by the all White majority Republican congress clearly indicates their refusal to make any effort what-so-ever to work with a Black man but to instead undermine his efforts. 

So, while slavery ended for Black people centuries ago in other parts of the hemisphere, remnants of this ill is still evident today in the U.S.