Ok, I have question about your experience.
Is race relation between white and black is getting better or worse than decades ago? 1960's vs. 2013? 1990's vs. 2013?
It depends on where, and within which groups. It's not the same in each place.
In my area, relations between black and white church people, rural people, middle class "average" people, and individuals is better. During the '60's, the Charleston area was severely segregated--that's not true now. However, there are still some people with bad attitudes, both black and white. In some areas, there is a "ghetto" attitude and behavior (welfare dependent and criminal). Decent black people stay away from that, the same as decent white people do.
There are some people who will always be ignorant and racist--haters.
Rural and middle class black people are generally hard working and moral family people, just like rural and middle class white people are. Same for members of black or white (or mixed) churches.
We do have problems with black political "leaders" who don't always have their constituency's welfare at heart. They seem to be scandal ridden but still get reelected. That's a problem. However, we do have some very dedicated black politicians and community leaders, too.
Some of the problems are generational, not racial--laziness, criminality, and moral slackness.
Overall, I would say there has been continuous improvement of race relations since the 1970's. There are still some problems and bad eggs but overall, the atmosphere is better. Not perfect but in speaking with people who are long-time natives here, it has much improved.
Ironically, some of the racial discomfort here is imported from outsiders moving down to the area from supposedly more enlightened regions.
