Vincent Piombino

Ms. Susan Thomas

URWT 1103
March 16, 2016

When writing this paper I came upon a great deal of information that has supported my theory.
My hypothesis has been one a thought in my mind for quite some time, I can finally now combine
all of the evidence I have found into one compelling argument. My proposal has far less luster
than my thesis, because its a question everyone is asking. I have found the answer, and I know
its a controversial one. This proposal has taken a great deal of time to assemble, but Im sure
with some help from peer editors and the advantage of facts on my side, it will open the minds of
at least a few more intelligent readers.
A Kings Tears:
The Hypocrisy of a Generation and the Survival of Racism
Racism: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race
based on the belief that one's own race is superior. The undying conflict, the war of the races, the
battle for equality. Just about every American knows the word, it is taught in our schools, spills
out of the media, and shrouds our politics. After many political debates and societal arguments,
countless riots, and immeasurable coverage by the media over time, I have finally decided to ask
and attempt to answer the question everyones been asking. What form has Racism taken in the
United States and why does it survive? I have done the research and I doubt many readers will
like the answers, but the question can and has been answered.
Bigotry has plagued every civilization, it exists in every culture, and continues to endure
throughout history. Many people have been misinformed about things such as the African slave
trade (which originated in Africa and was started by Africans), or the teachings of Martin Luther

King Jr. Somehow historical fact has been convoluted and taught in a manner that has developed
deep resentment and ideas of entitlement. The peaceful teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. have
been exchanged for the radicalism of Malcom X. The KKK has been replaced with Black Lives
Matter, and the NAACP has become an oppressive power and the victims of the past have
become the villains of today.
In order to appreciate the answers to this question one must have a basic understanding of
history and racial discrimination as well as an understanding of current events. I understood
American and world history to a working extent in order to make an educated hypothesis upon
which I could research and understand. History can be studied in a variety of ways, the most
accurate being comparable recordings and accounts that produce the most unbiased retelling of
events and times. I used a variety of books, lectures, lessons, teachers, documentaries, and
firsthand accounts to compile a reasonable knowledge on the subject of racial history.
This question is the truth behind all of the controversy and hate that exists between the races
inhabiting the United States. Violence, murder, and crime fester in this conflict. It is the fate of
our country that hangs on this topic, whether we out a nation united or house divided. This
conflict must be settled.
I have found and recorded facts from a variety of sources, such as news accounts, organizational
announcements, public records, state research, surveys, police data, and coroner accounts, as
well as federal and private studies. Using these mass amounts of data I conducted my research
thoroughly, and found what ultimate truth the facts accounted for.
What causes racism and bigotry? Are humans innately prejudice? Is it wrong to stereotype? What
stereotypes are true? Do preventative measures against racism instigate more racism? Is the
NAACP fighting fire with fire? Is Black Lives Matter a hate group? IS the rest of the world

facing this problem? Does talking about racism cause divisiveness? Why do we make exceptions
for those who have never been oppressed themselves? Why do we divide ourselves and not just
all identify as Americans? Are people intolerant of intolerance?
All of these questions and more came up within my search for answers. Like all great puzzles,
often one must solve and piece together many parts before the whole picture is assembled. I have
found that the hypocrisy on this issue can be answered only by truly understanding the
psychological, social, and historical relevancies to the United States attitude on bigotry. Many of
these questions originate with the idea of who is right and if the problem is exists at all. The final
questions are who and Why?
Every decent citizen wants a peaceful nation. Our United States is currently anything but
peaceful. History is repeating itself, racism has been reincarnated into the from pf new hate
groups, the targets have changed and the power has shifted. Lincoln described the fate of a
divided nation, and his prophetic words may prove true with the fate of America hanging in the
balance.
We as citizens have been seeking change in regards to racism, its time to understand where this
problem lives and how to finally end this conflict.