While there are many in America who believe that racism is a thing of the past and no longer an issue, those beliefs are not grounded in science with empirical proof to back them up.  You might say is this provable objectively?  Keon West, PhD., a social psychologist at the University of London, sets out to prove, through science, that racism still exists. It’s the basis of his new book, ‘The Science of Racism: Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don’t-Yet.”  That is until you read this book and get exposed to study after study, whether it be in the fields of employment, health care or criminal justice, as examples, how the concept of racism persisting is verifiable and unassailable.  In many ways, it’s baked into our own make-ups, with unconscious bias, and locked into the way institutions operate, which is systemic racism.  He clearly explains the difference and how a society can still discriminate even if the individuals within it have thrown off the bigotry many relegate to the past.  He also offers ways to address racism in meaningful ways in order to reflect the progress we hope will come about in our multi-cultural society.  It is an enlightening and eye- opening discussion with a dispassionate and distinguished scholar and scientist.