What Is Racism In America In 1963

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Racism is well-known within the United States and can be defined as predisposition or discrimination engaged against an individual of a different ethnic group based on the idea that one’s particular ethnic group is greater. Racism has been around in the United States since the European colonists first arrive and begin settling. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, racism was a painful and horrific experience with African Americans; however, the view point about race and ethnic background were starting to revolutionize. This essay will cover research on history of the Civil Rights Movement emphasis on race, North vs. South in America during 1963, and the impact of the Birmingham Church Bombing. By watching the movie, The Watsons Go to Birmingham,