Racial tension

in American history which saw the nation go from economic prosperity to racial tension and turmoil briefly after World War II. Through Hansberry’s production of this play the viewer is given an honest depiction of the black family and contrary to popular belief, the black community of that time was not comedic or flattering which we sometimes see in today’s society. A Raisin in the Sun successfully specifies the racial tension amongst the black and white societies and strongly illustrates the difficulty

Racial tensions are high in the United States currently. Donald Trump’s campaign has put Immigration policies on the hot seat. Some of the decisions the Obama administration has made has come under attack by many media outlets— for example, Fox news. Known for its conservative bias, Fox news constantly releases articles that contain very blatant attacks against immigrants in the U.S.. One such article, released on October 3rd of this year by author Joseph J. Kolb, headlined US immigration policies

Missouri, racial tensions have taken a center stage role in the daily lives of many Americans. Color-blindness remains the gut response to inequality, but this ignores the fact that heritage makes us inevitably different. Thus, the question, why does society continue to assimilate other races into a color-blind whiteness instead of recognizing and affirming difference? In modern society, racism is on a fast track to becoming a buzz word. Terms such as “cracker” and the “n-word” as racial slurs hurt

percent black officers despite the city’s demographic at 65 percent black (The Washington Post, 2014). With an overwhelming statistic such as this, civilian-officer tensions are, unfortunately, unavoidable. Worse still, it would seem that these tensions are a result of racial conflicts. For at least the past decade, incidents of racial tensions have surfaced between the civilian and law enforcement communities (Ross as cited in Lowery, Leonnig, & Berman, 2014). Residents of the Ferguson area describe a

There’s Tension, But Why? All you have to do is turn on the t.v. and you can tell there’s a lot of racial tension, it has always been there, but now there’s one difference, the media. The media is playing a huge role in the tension surrounding racial discrimination, by spreading it everywhere. Now that the tension’s there is there any particular race or culture or maybe a community that has the spotlight? Could there be groups or people making it worse, would the media play a role in this too? Have

Media and Racial Tensions In a world where we can upload anything to the internet as our “facts”. We have transformed the way News is told, it is no longer the fact-based information we were once accustomed to receiving. The News has now become what most would consider entertainment television, with the most captivating stories making the headlines with social media becoming one of the biggest outlets for News. Focusing on the most triggering events going on in the world, with an emphasis on those

brutality have filled headlines and brought light to racial tensions that have been brewing in America for centuries. We have seen over the past couple of years an alarming increase of shootings in the African American community by law enforcement. In like manner, we have seen a series of retaliation tactics and protest, both violent and peaceful. And as we watch things unfold we question whether or not there is a real solution to the racial tensions in America. Ironically, America is considered the

that of Alison Parker and Adam Ward, where racial tensions in the workplace sparked hatred and resentment. Alison Parker and Adam Ward were murdered by Vester Flanagan, a coworker of theirs. As for why, The Louisiana Weekly states that Vester “sued his former employer for racial discrimination,” but the claim fell through. While his reasons do not justify his actions, racial discrimination is just as intolerable, especially in the workplace. But racial tension doesn’t come naturally to the workplace

nightmare for the beloved league. The use of racial slurs both on the field and off the field by NFL players is an issue that, until recently, was not openly discussed in the sport. The number of "incidents" has gradually increased throughout the years. As a solution to this growing problem, NFL committees have recently decided to impose a 15 yard penalty on any and all players that use the racial slur “Nigga(er)” while playing the game. The racial tension in the NFL, the pros of the new penalty, and

Turbulent times have engulfed the United States. Violent extremism, a stagnating economy, racial tension, and dramatic social change have left Americans worried about the country’s future. Candidates from both major political parties pander to those concerns in hopes of ascending to the presidency. None have capitalized on those anxieties more than Donald Trump. His promise to restore the countries “greatness” is based on his ability to rid the country of its “Alien” problems. Hearkening to a darker