But as Will Smith points out, Americans are “talking about race in this country more clearly and openly” than ever. As instances of racial injustice continue to make national headlines, we’re reminded that progress ― real progress ― is hard. It’s getting filmed.”And that doesn’t mean we should discount the progress we’ve already made, he added:When I hear people say, ‘It’s worse than it’s ever been!’ I really... disagree completely. “We are talking about race in this country more clearly and openly than we have, almost ever, in the history of this country,” he said to applause. When the truth comes out ... and you have to confront what’s real, it sucks.”The important thing, said Smith, is that we’re having an open conversation.

Source: Huffington Post August 03, 2016 20:37 UTC