How was racism against African-Americans in America affected by World War 2?

It wasn't good! Even in the war in Vietnam there was a problem with blacks vs whites. (Note: Not all white soldiers disliked blacks.) Blacks eventually retaliated (good for them) and asked their country "If we are not good enough to drink from your water fountains and have the same freedoms as you, why should we fight for this country." I would say that is one heck of a good question! Racism is still alive and well, but blacks are gaining more and more control of gaining respect for their race. There are fine actors, lawyers, doctors, etc., out there. Intelligence is always a good tool in winning anything. During many wars (back to the Civil War) history books managed to keep out the part of blacks winning many victories in the Civil War, WWII and Vietnam. Blacks complained especially in WWII and Vietnam that they were often asked to do the most dangerous duties such as lead man scouting for enemies. (White soldiers were given this job as well, but 7 out of 10 times it was a black soldier.) The Word "grunt soldier" fit them to a T during this time and means that they had to fight their way ahead and hopefully stay alive long enough to report back to their commanding officer. After the Vietnam War the "Wall of Names" as I so lovingly refer to it, was hit again by some people of society not wanting black soldiers names on this wall. Thank God, that the good people of America out-weighed the not so intelligent. Any man/woman that gives up their life for their country, no matter the color of their skin or their race, should have all honors from the military that they so deserve.