The Race to Freedom: The Purposes of Racism in Contemporary Culture

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The Race to Freedom: The Purposes of Racism in Contemporary Culture
The only gains from racism are realized when racist views are eradicated. When those that discriminate on the basis of race realize the error of their own injustice, and cease their thoughts and actions in regards to the race of others, the individuals within a society gain a greater sense of true virtue. In their ability to overcome their previously held views, these same people are able to liberate their hearts and minds from the shackles that racism places on both the oppressor and the oppressed. Three examples: Lillian Nakano’s Los Angeles Times article, Elaine Woo’s obituary of Kenneth Clark and the motion picture Crash illustrate the ability for the oppressor to rise...

.....s committing acts that are wrong. In recognizing the evils of racism, society can shift its course and navigate towards harmonious waters, waters that will foster independence and equality for all.
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Nakano, Lillian. "Voices/ A Forum for Community Issues; 1942- Style Bigotry Targets Muslims in the U.S
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Commentary; Voices/ A Forum for Community Issues; 1942- Bigotry Targets Muslims in the U.S. Los Angeles Times [Los Angeles CA] 19 Feb. 2005, Home Edition ed., sec. Style: B19.
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Woo, Elaine. "Kenneth Clark, 90; His Studies Influenced Ban on Segregation." Los Angeles Times 3 May 2005, Home ed., sec. Obituaries: B10. Print.
Crash (Widescreen Edition).
Dir. Paul Haggis.
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Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon.
Lions Gate, 2004.
DVD.