It's been 153 years since the Civil War began, and although it ends, it never dies. Racism is one of the most controversial issues to happen in America. The Civil War ended in 1865, but it did not end the suffering of African Americans, and for several years numerous laws were passed that oppressed them even more. Because of their desire to gain freedom and rights, everything ended in a bloody way and many leaders of the movement were killed. They shed blood because of their devotion to their fellow man. For over a hundred years, people have been expected to be more mature and open-minded. As the years pass, laws against racial discrimination help to minimize the problem. One of these is the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a piece of national legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, required equal access to public places and employment, and mandated the desegregation of schools and the right to education. vote (Civil Rights Act of 1964). Racial discrimination started against blacks, but is now spreading across the world to different races and countries differently. Although the type of racial discrimination experienced by African Americans in the past is not what they experience today, this type of problem has not completely disappeared. Inequality and the way people treat others can constitute a kind of discrimination. Discrimination based on race becomes a global issue nowadays. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison also contributes to understanding how this issue impacts from a child's perspective. It is disappointing to know that the problem of racism is spreading throughout the world. People don't seem to realize how this inflammatory language affects a person. In The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison it is mentioned......middle of paper......human beings tend to be racist at some point in their lives, they may not think they have ever been racist, but also little things can be considered racist. We make mistakes, and even if we try to avoid them, racism is ingrained in our inner selves. And even if we have passed laws, it doesn't change the fact that we live in a cruel world, where people are ignorant and prejudiced. Works Cited Shelby, Tommie. “It's the Economy.” The New York Book Review 16 February 2014: 19(L). Literary Resource Center. Network. March 17, 2014 Rorty, Richard. “Colourblind in the market.” New York Times Book Review (September 24, 1995). Rpt. in the Literary Resource Center. Detroit: Gale, 2014. Literature Resource Center. Network. March 17, 2014"Civil Rights Act of 1964." Civil Rights Act of 1964 (1981): 3. Document.Shah, Anup. Global problem. second document. April 27 2014.