The purpose
of this section of The Authentic
History Center 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. The
purpose is not to blame, but to
increase people's sensitivy to
these stereotypes by decreasing
ignorance. Promoting racial tolerance
is a goal because intolerance
is destructive and not acceptable
in a free, civilized society.
Ultimately, however, we must all
learn to value the racial and
cultural diversity of our histories,
our nations, and the world in
which we live in order to be truly
civilized.
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