The America our founders forcibly diversified is now in a permanent state of simmering racial tension. Any incident, or media storm over something that didn’t happen, can become a divisive national issue. Those who believe increased diversity will eventually make Americans look past race should be cautious.
When tragedy strikes, the incentives of media, politics, and power do not bring racial groups together. Those with power magnify racial tensions or even invent racial conflicts when nothing happened. When that becomes common, cross-racial friendships and relationships become impossible.With increased contact comes increased chances for conflict, especially when those in the media and politics are so quick to take sides.
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