Starting the solution should not be difficult, for it would implement a new form of education within today's classrooms, a type of racial awareness course. While nothing like that exists, at least to my knowledge, creating and then initiating such a course would not be hard at all. Lessons would be dictated according to various age groups, starting with the basic teachings of tolerance in the elementary schools, to racial acceptance in the middle schools, and then the history of racism and its consequences in high school. At the younger level, the key idea to be addressed would include the realization of differences among all types of people and the fact that these differences are perfectly fine. The fact is though, that these differences are truly what is normal and are by far more beneficial than uniformity.
Differences create individuality, the main ideal within American society.
The goal would be to help the students understand that it is precisely these differences that make the world such a diverse and interesting place that it is today. This would not only help them to accept people of various races, but would allow them to gain new views and perspectives on all aspects of life. Values and morals are different for everyone, and the more we are able to learn about each other s beliefs, the better we can understand different cultures in the long run. For the middle school students, the previously introduced idea will be continued, but looked upon in a more intense way, perhaps studying different cultures and trying to eliminate any stereotypes. Films could be viewed, articles could be read, Web sites could be found, and traditional food could be prepared and then eaten by each student.