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Racism

Racism, the belief that one race possesses inherent traits that make that particular race superior, or racial prejudice/discrimination, has always been an issue globally, and within our nation. While it was more commonly accepted/practiced decades ago, it is still quite prominent in the hearts of many people worldwide and is demonstrated through their behavior. It was common practice to keep slaves, or people who submit entirely to another's will, for work, and other duties. Slaveholding was allowed in the United States until 1865, when Amendment XIII was ratified. The date June 19th, 1865, or "Juneteenth" is when the last slaves were said to be freed. Human Rights are basic fundamental rights, such as freedom from unlawful imprisonment, torture, or execution, which should be granted to all peoples. Civil Rights are mainly nonpolitical rights, such as personal liberties, that are included in the amendments to the US Constitution. Segregation is the separation of different......


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