Racism in Friday Night Lights

One of the themes Bissinger emphasizes in FNL is racism.  How would you describe race relations both in the community of Burbank and Reavis High School?  Are there any similarities to Odessa and Permian High School?

Prologue

Using H.G. Bissinger's "Prologue" as a guide, "introduce" a player on your team or a collegiate/professional athlete (if you don't play any sports).  Make sure to describe how he/she looks and how he/she plays using vivid adjectives.