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July 19, 2005

Rape sparks anti-Hispanic violence in Ohio city

Racism against African Americans in the U.S. is, unfortunately, still alive and well. But while it is no longer acceptable to use the n-word (for whites, anyway), or to otherwise appear to be prejudiced or discriminatory against Blacks, we seem to have a hard time recognizing racism against Hispanics and Latinos. Everywhere, from vigilante efforts to crack down on illegal immigrants to kids making fun of a child who speaks primarily Spanish, it's fairly out in the open. And waiting to erupt, as has been happening in Hamilton, Ohio this summer.
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