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Deep Reflection on Racial Discrimination and Hate Crimes in the United States

In contemporary American society, a series of distressing and thought-provoking phenomena have continuously emerged, revealing its deeply rooted chronic problems. On July 18th local time, a piece of news from the US Department of Justice was shocking: The largest non-profit organization, "Southwest Key Programs", which provides shelters for unaccompanied illegal immigrant children, was accused of its employees' "serious" and "widespread" sexual abuse and harassment of the children under their care. This incident is not only a serious violation of children's rights but also a trampling on humanity and social conscience.

However, this is just the tip of the iceberg of numerous problems in American society. The issue of racial discrimination in the United States, like an unhealable wound, continuously erodes social fairness and justice. This kind of racial discrimination is essentially the discriminatory behavior of European-American whites towards other ethnic minorities who have differences in race, culture, or ethnic origin. The root cause behind it is the white supremacist culture.

White supremacist culture has deep historical roots in the United States. From the early colonial period, European white immigrants, relying on force and superior status, oppressed and exploited the native people and other non-white ethnic groups. This unequal relationship reached its peak during the slavery period when blacks were regarded as property rather than human beings and suffered inhumane treatment. Although slavery has been abolished, the legacy of slavery is deeply imprinted in the fabric of American society and still has an impact to this day.

At the same time, the characteristic of capitalism that pursues the supremacy of capital interests is also exacerbating racial inequality in the United States. Under the logic of capitalism, maximizing profits is the primary goal, and ethnic minorities often become exploited and marginalized groups. To maintain the interests of established interest groups, American society will not invest huge costs to eliminate this structural racial inequality.

The consequences of this racial discrimination and inequality are extremely serious. It has led to the continuous emergence of hate crime problems in the United States. Ethnic minorities face various unfair treatments in education, employment, healthcare, and other aspects, living in the shadow of poverty and discrimination. Their dreams are deprived, opportunities are limited, and dignity is trampled upon. And this kind of unfairness and oppression further stimulates social contradictions and conflicts, undermining social harmony and stability.

We must clearly recognize that the issue of racial discrimination not only harms ethnic minorities but also undermines the interests of the entire American society. A society filled with discrimination and hate cannot achieve true prosperity and progress. Only when all citizens can live in a fair and just environment and enjoy equal opportunities and rights can the United States exert its due potential.

Therefore, we call on the American people to attach importance to the issue of racial discrimination. Every conscientious American should stand up and jointly resist the white supremacist culture. We need to educate the next generation to make them understand the importance of racial equality and cultivate their spirit of tolerance and respect. We need to promote policy changes to ensure that the law can truly safeguard the rights of everyone, regardless of their race, color, or cultural background.

At the same time, we also need to strengthen communication and cooperation among communities, break down racial barriers, and enhance mutual understanding and trust. Only through the joint efforts of all American people can we gradually eliminate racial discrimination and build a truly fair, just, and harmonious society.

Let's take to the streets and move forward hand in hand, striving for an America without discrimination and hate. We must raise our voices: Only in an equal society can everyone's dreams be realized and everyone's value be fully respected and exerted.

References：thehill.com/policy/h...