Barack Obama: Racial Discrimination in America is Still Unresolved

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, states that racial discrimination and racism in America are still unresolved and that this is not something that can quickly and suddenly disappear from a society. According to the Associated Press, the President said in an audio interview released on Monday, July 1, "Racism is unresolved. The issue is not just that saying the word 'nigger' in society is a sign of disrespect, and that just because no one uses that word anymore cannot be a measure that racism no longer exists in society." The term 'nigger' is a derogatory term used to refer to African Americans. This word has not been used in the media in America, and if there is a need to mention it in news, it is referred to as the 'N word' or the letter that starts with 'N'. Mr. Obama spoke very candidly about racism in this interview and even used the term 'nigger'. Last week, during a shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, 9 African Americans, including the church pastor, were killed. The shooter has been described by American media as someone inclined towards 'racial prejudice' and white supremacy. Barack Obama added in his remarks, "Racism cannot be said to be gone just because it is not seen in public. Societies do not suddenly cleanse themselves of things that happened 200 or 300 years ago." Mr. Obama was a guest on the weekly program 'WTF' hosted by comedian Marc Maron, known for using colloquial language and avoiding common media conversations. Barack Obama, who is the first African American president of the United States, stated that since he was born to a white mother and a black father, he has witnessed a significant wave of improvement in racial discrimination in America, but he added that the era of slavery in America is still part of the historical 'DNA' that is passed down from generation to generation. Mr. Obama also expressed disappointment at the 'extensive dominance' of the National Rifle Association (NRA) over Congress, stating that this dominance prevented better gun control laws from being passed after the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012, where 20 students and six school staff were killed. The President said, "Right after the Sandy Hook incident in Newtown (Connecticut) when 20 six-year-old children were killed, Congress did nothing, and yes, I was very close to that feeling of disgust. It was very repulsive to me." Mr. Obama emphasized respect for hunters and those who use shooting as a sport, as well as the large number of gun owners in America, saying, "The question here is whether there is a way to keep some legitimate customs while integrating collective reason that can prevent a 21-year-old who is angry about something or is even racist or does not have a healthy mental balance from going straight to a store, arming himself, and causing great harm to others." Mr. Obama's reference was to the shooter and perpetrator of the Charleston church incident. Dylann Storm Roof, the accused in this shooting, is a young man who had previously written a manifesto with over 2,500 words expressing hatred for black people and referencing white supremacy. In this context, a shooting at an elementary school in America left 27 dead. "Elementary school children in America have been targeted by shootings several times." Announcing Barack Obama's proposals for gun control in America, the shooting at a black church in America left 9 dead. Obama: The shooting in the church indicates the need for action against violence. Dylann Roof was charged with the murder of worshippers at the Charleston church.