The author demonstrates to readers that the theme of systemic racism is still rooted in the youth, through the plot. More specifically the two main turning points. To begin, Ricky and Lance seem to get along sufficiently. However we can see the first turning point once Ricky does not agree that the cop was racially profiling Lance : “ You believe that cop?" he said. "Trying to break the boredom," I said. "It ain't boredom, Ricky." "Whatever." I opened the door, ready to go inside “(Raebeck 107). Additionally, this point would be the rising action as we can see that Ricky not willing to…