I started questioning race segregation a long time ago. When I was 8, I was confused why my parents were always more friendly to my white neighbors compared to my African American neighbors. When I was 10, I was confused why the African Americans would always socialize with each more than the whites. When I was 13, I was confused why I got weird looks from others when my partner for a project was the opposite race than the rest of my class. When I was 15, I was confused why all the news was filled with African Americans getting shot by police just because they seemed like a threat. I decided that I was anti-racist, and this seemed uncomplicated to me. But my recent research has shown me that racism has become a popular topic. African Americans are choosing to identify with the …show more content…
I’m from the United States of America, and I think it is right that all races get the same treatment from others. I think it is right that all races get the same opportunities. I think it is right that all races are paid the same. I think it is right that all races are given equal respect. My life is a sheer privilege because my teachers didn’t treat me differently because I have white skin. My school didn’t give me certain opportunities because I’m Caucasian. My family didn’t think I would live better than others because of my race. These influences were the race equality ambassadors that made me who I am today. They may not know it, but they are the inadvertent equalizers that are changing the world today. We need more of those. People of all races, I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Race equality is your issues, too. Because I have many people being valued less because of the color of their skin. We don’t often talk about of Africans Americans being imprisoned by race stereotypes, but I can see that they are, and that when they are free, things will change for all people of all