Looking back at what happened to the Black society it makes me sick to my stomach. No human should ever be treated as poorly as the slaves were. I have been taught to treat everyone with respect and as an equal. Racism to me should not exist, just because your skin is a different colour, it does not mean that you are a different person. Why are we treating someone different just because they look different? Racism is still a huge issue in today’s society. There are hate laws put into place but that doesn’t stop people from discrimination. Just like it was back in the 1800-1900 there are many hate groups that are made to hurt (physically and emotionally), this includes the KKK. Slavery has been abolished and blacks now have equal rights and freedom so life is better for them, but they are still sometimes viewed as different. Many white people see black people as more violent and aggressive. They are more likely to be charged more harshly at court or by a judge. They are also 9x more likely to be a VICTIM of homicide. Many people influenced the way people see black people for the better including; Rosa Parks, Malcom X, and The Black Panther Party. Martin Luther King Jr. made a huge difference for black lives and equal rights. He was an amazing mentor with an amazing legacy that he left behind. Racism is a terrible thing that is still at large. I do not believe that people should be treated different just because they look different. I’m sure everyone has heard this 1 million times already but I’ll say it again. It’s what’s on the inside that counts.