What Living in Arkansas for 5 Years Taught Me About Modern Racism

<p>Once upon a time, I thought racism was obsolete. That was while I resided in the Northeast quadrant of the country. Then I moved down South (more on that later) and was exposed to how minorities live and are treated there. The experience was eye-opening in the worst way possible.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s no secret that racism is still alive and well in this country. Just look at the Black Lives Matter movement that started a few years ago as proof of this. If that isn&rsquo;t enough, then look no further than Asian hate and the onslaught of ensuing violence against that demographic, which is a pandemic all by itself.</p> <p>Factor in rising antisemitism, and you have a recipe for disaster in the land of the free and home of the brave.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/afrosapiophile/what-living-in-arkansas-for-5-years-taught-me-about-modern-racism-ec3a1daf873b"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>
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