The purpose of this section is to educate about the power of imagery in the stereotyping of race. By understanding how it happened, we can recognize it happening now. Once aware, we can make a conscious effort to avoid the messy thinking stereotyping promotes that leads to fear, prejudice, hate, and discrimination. Increasing sensitivy to these stereotypes can promote racial tolerance. Ultimately, civilivation depends on learning to value the racial and cultural diversity of our histories, our nations, and the world in which we live. [enter]