Institutionalized Racism

Fashion and art have been essential in my life, serving as a method to exhibit my emotions, thoughts, and desires. Ever since I entered the University of California, Los Angeles, I felt as if I could never find an environment that allowed me express my artistic abilities while still being an activist and agent of change for marginalized groups. I feel as if joining the Cultural Affairs Commission, and holding a position in the Hip-Hop Congress, will provide me a platform in which to I can fully demonstrate my creative attributes while promoting equity on UCLA’s campus. As a student of color, our voices are undermined and placed in the background of society, and through the Cultural Affairs Commission, I will finally be allowed to construct …show more content…
Institutionalized racism is a form of systematic racism that hinders many of individuals of color from accessing pivotal resources that lead to their success within society. This form of racism prevents many individuals of color from attaining a quality education, a steady income, and a chance at living a healthy and efficient life. Institutionalized racism encompasses the many injustices that plague many individuals of color throughout society. To this day, police brutality, high rates of poverty, and high incarceration rates all sprout from the injustices of systematic racism in which are intended to limit the well-being of individuals of color. The beauty and power of art will allow to me address the issues of racism and inequality within our society. Art is an extremely expressive and unifying force that can create awareness to individuals from many different backgrounds. By creating music, clothing, poetry, and many other art forms, I can use these platforms as a way to express the detrimental effects of racism and how it tarnishes society. Furthermore, these artistic platforms can serve as a method to empower UCLA students to create a change, fighting the evils of prejudice and systemic