This essay should have at least three paragraphs and should have an introduction and a conclusion.

At the start of the 20th century, W.E.B. Du Bois said that the problem of the century was that of the "color line." African Americans have struggled during the last two centuries to overcome and dismantle most of the overt forms of racism and racial discrimination, but there is still room for improvement.

What is the most important issue facing African Americans in the 21st century? Why? How have debates around this issue transformed over time? How do you see this issue impacting African Americans in the future?