While reading about Byron Greens and Max Holland, I thought about my own life. My father always said that we were poor, but compared to by boyfriend whose family lived in Ohio and barely had enough money to feed their children dinner, my family is well off. My father has had enough money to put 2 children through college and only now is having to take out loans to out me through college.
I believe that because I am Caucasian, I have had a better chance at getting into good schools and living in a good neighborhood. I don't, however, think its fair. I coasted through high school and didn't have to work while I've been studying. I only now have been hired at the mall because I want to move out of my father's home sooner.
I know that other races have a harder time, especially in school if they don't have the support from the school and their family, whether it be because there aren't enough teachers or because their parent(s) work full time or work 2 jobs.
This has to change though. I shouldn't be privileged because of the color of my skin.
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