Compose an essay response of 750+ words to the question: To what extent can the United States be characterized as an antiracist and democratic society? What role, if any, does the media play in perpetuating racism? Your essay must offer and support a narrowly-focused argument related to the prompt that you select/develop. Your essay must incorporate textual support from at least TWO course resources attached.

Essays should present a compelling, coherent, and specific thesis that is consistently and thoroughly developed. Your essay should offer a compelling argument while providing ample support for your argument. Your essay should present a compelling, coherent, and specific thesis that is consistently and thoroughly developed. Failure to meet the minimum word count and/or incorporate the required number and type of sources will result in a significant grade reduction. Your work will be graded on the quality of your ideas as well as your writing. Criteria for grading include completeness, thoughtfulness, and development and support of a particular argument.

Works Cited entries DO NOT count towards the minimum word count. Per the plagiarism policy, you must cite ideas that are not your own. Essays must include proper MLA in-text citations, proper formatting, and a Works Cited page.

Note: Your essay will be run through Turnitin. All instances of plagiarism/academic dishonesty will be investigated and reported.