  Thomas Schelling introduced his agent-based model of segregation in 1971 and
concluded that even when there is a low amount of intolerance within society
that segregation will develop if people follow their individual preferences. A
large body of literature building of this framework has been built and has
bolstered this claim. This paper aims to take the same framework but instead
look for ways to get to an integrated state. We focus on Allport's contact
hypothesis that states that if there is equal status among groups, common goals
among groups, and an institutional mechanism supporting intergroup contact then
intergroup contact can reduce prejudice. We incorporate the contact hypothesis
by having individuals adjust their intolerance based on their current
neighborhood composition and the ease of conforming to their surroundings.
Furthermore, we add in positive and negative media effects, as individuals are
likely to get information about an outgroup from the media (e.g., news, TV,
movies, etc.) that they consume. We find that having a society composed of
individuals who do not easily conform to their surroundings and displaying
positive examples of both groups in media promote integration within society.
