Evolution Of Race Relations In America

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state of race relations then and now, these two works will first be described. This will be followed by a consideration of race relations in each of the two times, focusing on how race relations have changed over the years.
James Baldwin's essay titled "Notes of a Native Son" describes his personal experience of being African American and focuses on his journey to coming to understand his place in society as an African American. This begins in childhood where Baldwin describes a conflict between himself and his father, while he sees little conflict between himself and white Americans. Baldwin's father is essentially anti-white, including describing "how white people would do anything to keep a Negro down" (56). At that time, Baldwin did not feel the same way and largely considered that there were no major issues in relation to race. As Baldwin stated, "I did not feel this way and I was certain, in my innocence, that I never would" (56). Baldwin's essay then continues and ...

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offer any right or wrong answers on race relations in America. Instead, it presents them realistically, showing the real state of the relationship.
Now that "Notes of a Native Son" and "Do the Right Thing" have been described, they can now be compared. The first difference that can be seen is that the issues are more confused in "Do the Right Thing." In "Notes of a Native Son," the relationship between white Americans and black Americans seems fairly straightforward. In short, society is basically white, with white society excluding African Americans. This leaves African Americans as outsiders, with both white Americans and black Americans understanding their place. This is not ...

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