In Michael Omi's Racial Formation in the United States, he pays particular attention to better developing the understanding of the term "race" in America. It explains in depth how Ronal Reagan played a huge role in the racial shaping of America. Reagan viewed race as a matter of “color blindness.” This came from the fact that African Americans were looked at differently at that time. This ensured that all races had equal opportunities in America and did not deprive people of their jobs because of their color. The book was structured thematically, based on three major topics: the concept of racial formation, criticism of racial theories in America, and how postwar politics and racial history affect racial formation. Omni attempts to break down each racism issue in each chapter, giving the reader a better understanding of the different factors that cause racial formation. Addressing different topics that could possibly be at the root of this problem, while also challenging previously stated theories to help understand why racism is such a significant problem in America. But it was also structured in a chronological order based on different racial dynamics over the decades. Omni addresses many different facts, ranging from issues raised during a certain time period. In the first part of the book, Omni pays close attention to a lot of the research that has been done. Many theories have been tested, such as racial theories of ethnicity, nation, and class. He continually brings up these theories throughout the book, either to validate them or to prove them false. These theories help determine why there are/were so many racial problems in America....... middle of paper ....... Cities that want to take their power away, want to stay in control. So they do everything they can to keep other ethnicities linked. Omni makes some very valid points throughout the book, pointing out all the problems in our system that are at the root of so many racial formations. It dates back to the 1700s and we still face a multitude of racial issues. Different ethnicities have progressed in their political positions, they don't have the same number of minorities as whites, but they come pretty close. There is really no way of knowing when racism will end, and different ethnicities will be treated the same as white people. But over the years, the situation has gradually improved. And over time, it is assumed that this will no longer be a problem in America. Until then, minorities will fight for equality.