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The Day of Truth

January 25, 2017
By KaylaWashington BRONZE, Decatur, Georgia
KaylaWashington BRONZE, Decatur, Georgia
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Dear upcoming leaders of America,

 

America in this world, day and time are going through pain just as a broken leg, however, it heals with time. That’s the place we’re trying to get at. There’s so much going on in this world that needs explanations, we go through a lot and see a lot such as prejudice, inequality, and brutality. We try to stand up, but the question is are we really standing up how we should? Meaning we go half way when we should take advantage of the technology and education because having knowledge is always great! 
     

Prejudice is a judgment against a group of people. It's always that saying that racism doesn't exist anymore, however, in our everyday lives we can see it and feel it. It's an uncomfortable feeling that makes others feel unwanted and that goes for any race.  Especially minorities, we feel as if we always have something to prove to the world because to the world we are supposed to be looked as the ‘’ lower class’’. We can’t look a certain way, we have to meet or look somewhat of the standard way of America. Everyone live day to day believing in hope and change, therefore if we keep that within us and share the feeling it will be an ongoing change.
    

Inequality is when things aren’t equal.  In America, it had to be a life long plan to keep things separated somehow. Basically, it wasn’t the American way to have everyone having the same opportunities so we have to work extra hard to see those benefits. That's why we have to make sure we are in full effect when it comes to education. Start young and grow to be more. Try to beat the odds when it comes to ‘’ the American way of living’’. Stay awake and aware have knowledge so you'll know what's going on around you.
    

Brutality is a violent attack against people. They say violence isn't the answer, but I wouldn't be able to tell. However, it isn't as heavy as it was back then. There’s so much police brutality with little to none justice also secret clubs that resort to violence and want genocides. Therefore we pushed the movement with just a hashtag saying #BlackLivesMatter. Being attuned within the social media sites and the news you can always be updated and aware of the movement and the change.
     

In conclusion prejudice, inequality, and brutality are some main factors of the real America and what they don't want everyone to see. We all have to stand together have faith and be honest with ourselves. Take control and use knowledge to handle everything. The perspective is that we can't keep it together or have education and stay wise and have hope for a change. 


Sincerely ,


      Kayla W.



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