Racism within the School

The case of the Jena Six had most definitely causes American citizens to realize that racism continues to be a problem with the youth of today's society. The extent to which this racial conflict has been taken is an extreme, but the root of the problem is something that can be found in many high schools all over the United States. An article that was featured in Santa Monica news in 2005 shows that the problem of youth racism within the school system did not just come about with the Jena Six. This article shows that the youth of these schools are crying out for help on the issue from those in power above them, but seem to get no response. The students seem to agree that the conflicts that have obvious racial roots tend to become glazed over and just looked at as general conflicts between students. The problem of racism in the school systems must be addressed by the teachers, administration, and superintendents. By reading the content of this article, it is obvious that the students of this Santa Monica high school realize that the issue of racism is a problem, but they cannot make a large and effective change within the school system until they have the backing of those who are in power. The problem of racism within today's youth does not only lie in the hands of the youth. The problem is just as much, if not more, the responsibility of the adults in power within the society.