Racial Barriers in Education and Media

I am working towards finding all possible information on the subject of racial and ethnic discrimination in America.

I have decided to base my essay on two focal points: Education and the Media.

What I am trying to understand further is all the ways in which children and adults alike are influenced by educational teachings and the media (including comical racial slurs, selective broadcasting through the news).

I would like to gather some personal opinions and sources (if you know of any, it would be greatly appreciated) so that I may support my personal opinion further.

How do you think racism is formed through the media and through education amongst the general population?