Racism is basically the belief that all individuals of a certain race possesses some abilities or characteristics which are specific to only that race, which are utilized to discriminate them from other members of any other existing races. It is also the discrimination or prejudice directed towards someone of a different race based on that belief of superiority or inferiority. Among the wide variety of legacies in the desegregation process, racism was used in placing students from diverse races in same educational centers. However, there were few resources to help students get along. In accordance to Phillips, there was great suspicion, ire, ignorance, and fear among students of different races (Phillips, 10). Desegregation proved more painful in public schools, although it took place at both colleges and public schools. It threatened the challenge to the status quo as it represented an assault to the community control of schools, as well as, attendance at neighborhood schools. Continue reading →