Racism in America

Some of the jazz musicians in the books that I recently have been reading fled this country for Europe to escape the inherent racism that makes up America. Racism has been a part of this country since its creation, beginning with the treatment of the Native people. I am happy to see that America has been starting to examine itself more closely. There is still much more that needs to be acknowledged. I am hoping that the protests and the recognition of America’s past and of the actions of the police (which mirror the actions of the American military in the 19^th century) will bring about change in this country, beginning with the election in November.