Media commentators frequently argue that race relations in the United States have worsened considerably over the past decade. Do you think this is

Media commentators frequently argue that race relations in the United States have worsened considerably over the past decade. Do you think this is true? How might a sociologist go about investigating this claim? If indeed this is an accurate assessment, what are some of the factors that may have contributed to this trend? Please provide a solution in at least 300-500 words...Thanks.