Racism is baked into every system that provides the foundation for modern American life. Not only are these systems not inclusive, but many were also specifically designed to be used against black Americans to maintain perpetual disparities in all forms. This must end. Black people deserve the right to be secure in their personhood without interference. As policymakers take steps to ensure immediate reforms, it is imperative that they consider the interrelated crises of wealth inequality, racism, and generational poverty endured by black people.
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The Web of Inequality In Government Infrastructure
Vulnerable populations are susceptible to greater environmental health risks. Our political leaders should statutorily recognize that every human being has the right to affordable housing, access to clean water, air, and food adequate for human consumption. An ethical rationale for providing protections to vulnerable communities is to ensure that the overall health of human life is fully supported and protected fairly.
Systemic inequality and decades of over-criminalization have resulted in a generational lack of access to vital resources that leads to a life sentence of poverty. The use of criminal background checks, even for the smallest of infractions can lead to a person being denied employment, unable to rent or buy a home and even prevent you from being admitted into college. Ending the entrenched structural racism of this nation in a concerted way is the only way to fortify and create a truly equitable society.
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