Racism and Segregation in School Nine young men dragged through four years of trials. Ranging from twelve to twenty-one, these young men lost what some would call the golden years. All on the whim of two young women, despite the fact that they recanted. Racism is a strong subject to some, to others it is unrecognized. For these people that can't perceive, I recommend that you read this paper. Even if you can perceive, I still recommend to you that you read this paper. Racism is a large part of our lives, but some people don't acknowledge it. The Scottsboro boys are a perfect example of how racism is very strong. The Scottsboro boys were charged with the rape of two kn