Is there are still racist attitudes towards Americans with African origin in the US?

Question

I am not American and I really want to know if racism still exists against Americans with African orignis in the US or it has disappeared...

Answer 1

Yes, there is still racism toward persons of African descent. It is not as prevalent as 30 years ago and before, but it still exists. Evidence of continued racism in the U.S.: 1. The continued existence of the many White supremacist groups in the U.S.; 2. Though only 13% of U.S. citizens are Black, they comprise approximately 48% of the U.S. prison and jail population; 3. In almost every important socioeconomic measure (e.g., income, education, poverty, access to health care) Black Americans are close to the bottom as any ethnic group (Puerto Ricans and some American Indians have higher poverty rates); and, 4. Every study I have ever read that tested the question show that Blacks have a higher likelihood to experience discrimination (e.g. shown frequently in job searches and home buying).

Yes, the U.S. has many great qualities and freedoms, but there is no doubt that the diversity that makes us great also becomes the basis of some to feel superior. My personal hypothesis of why Black Americans experience more racism is the legacy of negative stereotypes about them and the fact that Blacks are the most phenotypically different ethnic group from European Americans. There is an innate anxiety to difference and that can be further exacerbated when there are beliefs that those physical differences are also related to character flaws. Sorry for the long answer, but this seemed like a sincere question and it deserved a detailed answer.
DP

Answer 2

Well I think racism exists all over the world, but in America it has certainly changed, but is not totally wiped out. That is partly because there are some African American leaders who want to keep racism going, for their own ends. So they are continually trying to "fan the flames"...especially among the lower incomes.

What has really helped is that many blacks have moved up into mainstream America, are educated and have been able to integrate into society as a whole. Education has a whole lot to do with that.

It is sad that some want to keep a segment "under their control"...so they can make money. Sad and true!

If, you are asking...could an African American come and feel accepted. I believe the answer is yes....much more than would have happened 40 years ago. We have also become a very mixed race society. There are some who would still avoid living in the "deep south" because old habits change only gradually. I know Blacks in California that would never move to Georgia. But it has really changed for the better.

Answer 3

Oh yeah i found that people on the east coast like in Pennsylvania are way ignorant of other races and treat others differently. As to the west coast is more open. I think it has alot to to with the weather and not getting out. Sorry folks but its just my experience along with alot of others that have noticed. I have a friend in Massachusetts right now whos husband is a recruiter out there for the Marines and she cant even go shopping without being stared at dirty Shes a Latina.

Answer 4

YES!!!!!
we are a white, middle-class couple from oz.
we recently visited America and couldn't believe the attitude of white Americans towards the black population.
we were astounded at the total poverty of black neighbourhoods in new york, Detroit, Nashville, my goodness!
the further south we went the more racism towards blacks we encountered! wow! it was amazing. it was quite an eyeopener.
very sad to see, but we saw a lot of blacks who really seemed bent on being the kind of person that people would hate. their own peculiar phrases which sound like two year olds talking, their attitude and total disrespect for others, their clothing, their demeanour in general was horrible.
on the other hand we met a lot of really nice white Americans who seemed not to care about colour! strange world we all live in isn't it? where man is valued on his ethnicity first.
and where the oppressed blacks seem hell bent on keeping themselves that way.

Answer 5

Racism exists among all classes, races and ethnicities in the United States. Basically everyone hates everyone else. Whites and Blacks, Jews and Hispanics, and everyone in between. You cannot change peoples minds with written laws. All laws can do is regulate their actions through the justice system.

Answer 6

Yes it does, and i believe it always will. People can't help where they are from, who their ancestors were, or how they look, but yet there will always be someone who was never taught any better to show their ignorance.

Why African Americans more than any other? Because of their skin color and facial features and alot goes back to the days of slavery.
Until the Lord stops it one day it will continue sadly to say.

Answer 7

Unfortunately yes there still is a lot of racism towrds people of different colors. Not just africans, but Indians, people from Iraq, a lot of people don't care about skin color, but there will always be those other people that just will not let go.

Answer 8

of course this still exists among some americans...just like there are still racist attitudes regarding italians, irish, english, german...everyone who is different from people who are racists will be a target for the racism...in saying that...there are fewer racist in america and i don't believe african descent makes a huge hit in the racist community it is just what people who are racist choose...

Answer 9

Sad to say this but it's still going strong. They've gotten better at discussing it and putting a different spin on it, but it's still apart of our society. It's also an issue for many more races here in America. It's no longer just for one race or gender. It's a shame, but it's true.

Answer 10

Racism in the United States has become a subtle machine. Most don't recognize it. When we do, we argue about the wrong issue.