Slavery to Freedom? Agriculture to Modern Technology?

When I think about whether or not there was a transition from the Old South to the New South, the first thing that comes to my mind is slavery. How can someone say that there has not been a transition? Years ago in the South, slavery was the main topic of discussion between whites and blacks. You could go to any state in the south and find numerous white owners with african-american slaves. On the other hand, in the New South there are black people who are the boss' of white people and many other races. Race is not as much of an issue now that everyone is supposedly "equal."
The Old South has transitioned from agriculture to modern technology. Southerners have grown from growing crops and working in the fields, to now working as engineers and scientists. Yes, some southern states still have large open fields, but the majority of the South is now full of tall buildings full of technology. This proves that the stereotype that all southerners are country people working in fields and growing crops is mostly false.
Overall, I believe that their is a clear distinction between the Old South and the New South. Of course there will be some things that will never change but overall there has been a major change in southern history.