Then through the efforts of courageous Black leaders and black communities, the Civil Rights movement began and substantial gains were made toward a color blind society. But the gains of the Civil Rights movement, while notable in themselves, did not end racism. Racial hatred, fear and hostility still exists in America. Blacks still as a group earn just 59 cents for every dollar earned by whites. Fully one third of American schools are segregated and unequal.
Racial stereotypes are still prevalent and in use.
Unfortunately, racism is still a part of the reality of everyday life in our land. Racism cannot be addressed through political or economic measures alone. While these methods deal with the outward manifestations of racism, they do not deal with the core problem. Racism is not ultimately about politics or economics. It is at the heart a moral issue and must be dealt with as such.