Much More Than a Color

Black- much more than a color. It represents an entire race. A feeling of pride and honor, humility and grace. Unfortunately over the years it's connotation has been diluted to nothing more than mere prejudice and sheer discrimination. The chains that once binded us to slave ships and boards are now broken free. But unfortunately, we are binded to the stigma and racial slurs of today's society. We are writers, dancers, singers, scientists, designers, artists, doctors. We are anything we want to be. Our ancestors endured hardships so that we can be free today. I thank them for all that they've done and wouldn't have it any other way. From Martin's dream to Rosa's boycott, Maya's inspiring writing and Harriett's courage; because of them, we now have equal opportunity.