Racism is a modern concept, introduced in the early 1900's. By definition, the word means 1) The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others, 2) Discrimination or prejudice based on race. It is essential to understand that years ago, this was a real issue. Governments were suppressing certain races, using them as slaves, not giving them equal rights. These causes all contributed to the civil rights act, which ended in the equalization of all men. …
