Some people like to point out that both the electoral college and the filibuster were essentially created to protect racism. Yes to some extent that was related to States rights but only because some states were determined to enforce racist laws and programs that were clearly opposed by the majority of Americans.
Racism is so engrained in this country that many of us who have racist beliefs manage to avoid being outwardly racist and therefor deny it.
Being a child of my times I remember seeing many racist incidents in al parts of the country, usually disguised in one way or another.
It was probably more obvious in desegregating some southern schools but the anti busing demonstrations in places like Boston and the ongoing treatment of blacks in housing, schooling, employment and more is based in racism.
White flight wasn't limited in scope as we saw the transformation of our cities and some suburbs to avoid living in a dangerous neighborhood. It was viewed as dangerous primarily because black people had moved in.
Some black people are dangerous, so are some white people. Poor people are more likely to resort to crime and drug addicts even more so. Still one black family moving in isn't going to result in much change unless it leads to most of the white families moving our.
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