Key Examples of Systemic Racism in the U.S.

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Systemic racism exists in many forms and permeates nearly every facet of society in the U.S. Put simply, systemic racism is an amalgamation of societal policies and practices that result in the unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race. Systemic racism disproportionately impacts many underrepresented communities, including Black Americans.