This whole series is so interesting.

I'm struck with how wise the American “man on the street” is…although people who jumped through hoops to be on the Mall 1/20 may be a self-selected sample.

I think I know where “there” is Amanda, and it's way closer now than when I was your age. Like shifts in tectonic plates, actually.

It has evolved into prejudice in much of the U.S., and while most people not attached to the beliefs of their parents and generations before attempt to eliminate it all together. So, it's a process I can both see and feel.

in Henry County GA its still just under the surface in a big way

still very prevalent here in many parts of Ohio, sadly.

Racism, sexism, age and religious bias… all are alive and doing well here in Tampa… where the County Commission just rejected benefits for domestic partners! Please join the cause Legalize Same-Sex Marriage.

in Italy racism lives, but not to much (and I don't know how much is 'too much'…)

#1. It's in the eye of the beholder. #2. Cui bono? #3. Is it better than it was in ___? We will never be perfect. Sadly.

I'm not racist. I just hate stupid people.

Alas, still alive and sliming around. Had a guy this wknd tell me he thinks whites should have more babies.

racism: alive and well, see standup comedy, minutemen, poverty and imprisonment statistics for examples.

mixed report from here – my kids are adamantly anti-racist, mix with anybody…so they get called names – hope + same ol deal

Racism alive and kicking in SE Oklahoma.

Racism is alive & well in Alabama. Only a few years ago my wife and I couldn't get legally married, we live in Georgia now

A question that begs retrospect

I think you will find racism will vary from state to state in most cases.

i honestly don't know if we're making progress or not – seems like at least the overtly racist stuff shocks most people here

About nonexistamt, there is a present Elite-ism and social segregation of sorts, but not in the clashing sense, more subtle.

In NC my white Presby pastor &choir performed at the African Amer. church just this week – well received. Relations good

sadly, we are a country of bigots. homophobia is legislated, and racism is prevalent (but not discussed openly).

you couldn't get married in Alabama because you are of different races??? I had no idea any US states had medieval laws like that! Can't be true– is it?

high status where I live

Hey Amanda… its real, trust me!

Try having racist and homophobic in-laws! Can we ever hope that racism will become obsolete?

Racism is still strong Georgia too. I'm orginally from Ohio where it wasn't this bad! It's sad that people don't change.

Racism and other forms of intolerance / groupings seem to be built in to the human neural process.

Columbus, OH – cosmopolitan (for midwest) city surrounded by conserv. country folk. Same as everywhere, it sucks, i hate it.

BTW, thx for exploring this. keep up the good work.

Chicago is an incredibly segregated city. Oak Park where I live appears to be liberal, but practices as subtle form of controlled racism. Very sad!”

Amanda, this is one of your best! It's great that you can deliver good, valuable , thoughtful stuff like this one day and outrageous goofy bits the next. Keep the surprises coming!

I dont particularly care for Mexicans, but Im from L.A. and its a long story.

Existent. The fact that we still have to ask about it is proof enough for me.

Better than 40 years ago, but not as far along as we would have thought 40 years ago.

Pretty mild here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Oakland has some issues, but for the most part, lots of harmony.

well, living in Israel, I find that you can be Jewish AND anti-semitic. Go figure

“There” is a time and place when we don't have to ask the question any more.

I realize that racism comes up more now with the election of Obama (or at least the topic becomes a talking point with folk), but it seems that the idea that one human doesn't like another human because of “X” or “Y” is very human.

sadly, alive and sad, very sad.

Not much in the way of racism in Seattle, unless you are white and walking through the ID to get some anime.

in the bible belt of Oklahoma it's alive and well unfortunately but I think there is hope in the next generation

I'm in Maine, and the racism I noticed since living here is between “coasters” and “flatlanders” bout it, so far

Yes. I agree with everyone who says asking the question is a sure sign. I'm black. I have a blog (like anyone else), and had someone call my child a “nigglet”.

Here's another example of a “yes” to your question: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/m.s.-bellows/anti…

I am English living in England and I come from a city that was at the very centre of the slave trade. I believe that Racism in Europe including the UK is on the rise again.

I am glad Obama has been elected not only because he is black but also because he is a Democrat. The combination can only be good for America and the rest of the world. Let's hope it's really getting there.

I am English living in England and I come from a city that was at the very centre of the slave trade. I believe that Racism in Europe including the UK is on the rise again.

I am glad Obama has been elected not only because he is black but also because he is a Democrat. The combination can only be good for America and the rest of the world. Let's hope it's really getting there.

I am English living in England and I come from a city that was at the very centre of the slave trade. I believe that Racism in Europe including the UK is on the rise again.

I am glad Obama has been elected not only because he is black but also because he is a Democrat. The combination can only be good for America and the rest of the world. Let's hope it's really getting there.

nice