Segregation Curtailed in U.S. Cities

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/us/Segregation-Curtailed-in-US-Cities-Study-Finds.html?_r=1&ref=race

In reading this article the "numbers" may show a change in segregation among our U.S. cities, but it is hard to believe. Regardless it is clear that segregation has decreased in comparison to the previous laws and civil rights motions that caused this change to come forth. However, when I drive around my neighborhood,other parts of town, and other cities, I still see segregation. The fact that people of color are able to buy homes in other areas of town does not necessarily improve segregation in my book.

I have seen segregation as a child within my communities and continue to see the same thing everywhere else. I understand that this study conducted in proof of this article shows progress within our nation, it is still falling short. The comparison they make is taking into account time periods that differ in many ways, which ideally should result in putting an end to segregation. Realistically that may not be possible.