Race and Racialization

In today's class, we looked at the history of race and how it was a dominant force in history. The Irish were constantly discriminated against in the United State because of their race. They were called non-whites, anarchists, and animals. Media portrayed them as beasts and animals. Whereas whites were praised and lifted up as privileged and special. Does this discrimination still exist in society today? Does race play a role in our society? Does being white give those people greater privilege? If this is true, what can we do about it?