Racism and Systemic Racism

Are these concepts, as they are used today, actually for the purpose of supporting liberty and justice for all or could they be part of the tactics of slavery and oppression that have been in use for centuries? This is, by no means, an exhaustive presentation but rather a starting point upon which we will expand in the near future. A Silver Trump of Freedom is more concerned with the actions of slavery and oppression rather than the emotions that the words incite becaue emotion - especially frustration, anger, outrage, etc. - can lead to the thoughtlessness that creates contented slaves