If anyone needs convincing about the permanent nature of racism, I recommend a visit to Blakely, Georgia. Located a 3 1/2-hour drive south of Atlanta, this small, rural community distinguished itself by allowing its fire department to be run by the Ku Klux Klan. The fire chief told coworkers that fires in the black community "beautify the neighborhood." Until recently, … [Read more...] about Is Racism Permanent? (November-December 1993 P&R Issue)
