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The skin color of a person used to be a big issue in America, which appeared to have been resolved; however, it is still a big issue today. Although there is no longer slavery, a number of people continue to act in a racist fashion. They pass on these thoughts of prejudice and racism to their children, who then pass it on to their children and so forth, therefore it becomes extremely difficult to prevent it. Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason (www.dictionary.com). There are still numerous stereotypes that can be associated with a person's skin color. Stereotypes are regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type (www.dictionary.com). However, there is not only prejudice towards the black community, but also a prejudice against the white community. I have experienced a sense of prejudice before, in both cases of whites and blacks, and it is a tragic and heartrending site to witness.
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