Struggle For Equality In America

The Continued Struggle for Equality among Minorities

Minorities are in a daily struggle to be treated equally in America. They are going to school to achieve some of the same things that other races have been doing for years. There have been many “firsts” to achieve many things. The first Black President was just recently elected in 2008. There are many things minorities have yet to achieve, including a female President of the United States of America. There have been many positions in various companies that have only been held by white males, such as managers and accountants. America has made many great strides, but we still have a long way to go. Laws have been passed, but that has not changed the hearts of everyone. People still need to do what is morally right before we can progress. …show more content…
For example, the news is a constant reminder of how often Black men are targeted for minor things during traffic stops. Many times they are searched for no reason at all. Not only are they searched, they are often abused or killed for no reason at all. Also just a year ago in Montgomery, Alabama a white police officer shot and killed an unarmed black man walking home from playing cards with his neighbors. According to the news media the officer was charged with murder. When he was questioned about the shooting he was equivocate about certain details. Since the officer was disingenuous with details surrounding the shooting, it has led many people to doubt anything he says. Only when the police establish finite measures to protect the lives of all people, no matter the race or color, will we feel safe