Racism is rife (abundant or plentiful, full of sth bad or unpleasant) in the armyTrooping the Colour has long reflected some of the best military traditions. It is,therefore, all the more unfortunate that it also reflects one of the worst. At a time when alienated black youngsters are constantly reassured that they fill an equal residence in British society, or even the acutest observer would fill been tough pressed to spot a black face on Horse Guards Parade yesterday.Last week,the Observer published a detailed dossier on racism in the army, of which the unofficial colour bar in the guards is only the most visible and public aspect.
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Source: theguardian.com