MSNBC-Racial Segregation in Mississippi

I found this article on the MSNBC website. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36481437/ns/us_news-life/

I think that this article makes it clear that race is still a major issue within our country. Although the school district was not directly segregating their school system, the fact that they allowed so many individuals to transfer to schools outside of their district to districts that were dominated by one race gives the impression that they still support racial segregation. Because SLU is so focused on diversity, I have come to realize just how important respect and understanding for other cultures is, and I feel that there are many benefits to this level of understanding. I think that this school district allowed this to happen, possibly thinking that it could cut down on issues involving race within the schools and make students more comfortable. But at the same time, if we never leave our comfort zone, what exactly do we learn? Through being surrounded by people of numerous different races, I have learned so much about other cultures and views. I think that if people avoid this, they are missing out on many opportunities to learn about other cultures.