Some cities do profile, it only works for a while and then the Feds step in and threaten to cut off monies if it continues. Some very small towns may engage in it for a very long time since they have little to no ties with the Feds and it would take grave behavior for it to be uncovered.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.