America, home of the brave and land of the free. Considered one of the richest countries in the world and a place where equality, the pursuit of happiness and greatness are evident in every person living in the United States. All great characteristics that may ring true to those outside the United States, but are a far cry from what actually happens in America. This thriving and welcoming post-racial America is the same America that abolished slavery and to this day still conducts prejudice and discriminatory activities that run counter to how America is perceived. Since the 2008 election there has been talk of a new era in America: a post-racial society. According to supporters of this idea, race no longer matters. Slavery was abolished in 1865, but was 2008 really the end of racism for our so-called “Post Racial” America? It is safe to say that not only does race continue to weigh heavily on our nation's progress, but that our America is far from post-racial. Everything in this country must include race so there can be biased opinions. If race really doesn't matter anymore, then how come it's always a factor when it comes to education, scholarships, politics, etc.? The federal government, which is supposed to fund all schools, funds schools “with an abundance of minority and poor students more than $2,000 less than other schools” (Bob Feldman, 358). The excuse for this funding gap is that the government gives more money to schools that “perform better academically,” yet this is just one of the many ways America indirectly keeps racism alive. A lot of people might argue that this country is post-racial because we have our first black president serving his second term, which is true. We have... half the paper... ous. No one realizing the indirect forms of racism and how race is clearly still an issue is one of the reasons why this movement towards a post-racialism is difficult to achieve now. The more this country becomes aware of the controversies and how race is still impacting us, the easier it would be to make this change. Because of all the different instances in which America indirectly demonstrates that racism is evident, we definitely do not live in a post-racial America. Race is constantly mentioned and referenced in many aspects of American society. America's progress cannot happen unless we not only recognize that race is still an issue, but talk about it as much. No action will be taken unless something happens and that is why we are unable to transition to a more compliant, post-racial America. To reiterate, we do not live in a post-racial America.