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While some argue that racial tensions and microaggressions have remained static over the years, there's acknowledgment that the conversation around race has become more visible, especially through social media platforms. Increased dialogue and awareness have allowed more people to recognize the subtle forms of racism that have long existed.
However, participants express frustration that often it takes viral or highly visible acts of blatant racism—a violent or explicit incident—for society to wake up and address underlying issues. This leads to the question: Why do it often require such extreme events for minority voices to be validated or acknowledged?