Today in the United States, there is a constant race to get to the top. Whether that be economic, social, or political in nature is up to the individual. However, many people competing fiercely for these exact reasons do not see that large flaw in our system: racial inequality. Racial bias is running rampant throughout the country us U.S. citizens call home, and it needs to be eradicated. The issue is not that some are doing less work than others to achieve the same goal, it’s that as of right now, minorities are being discriminated against in almost every regard - whether it comes to finding a job or simply living life, there is another challenge around every corner. This atrocity in our society must be identified and dealt with accordingly, before it overpowers our common sense.

In today's world, there is a large fallacy that minorities cannot find jobs due to them “not trying hard enough” or, “not having the will to work.” Not only is the struggle to find a job not their fault, it’s absurd how medieval the data sounds. A study by the National Bureau of …show more content…
Everlasting biases from as far back as the civil war still prevail in aspects such as finding an education or buying a house. Studies show that grudges against “others” prevent them from receiving loans from banks up to almost 30% less than whites. Not being able to receive these loans creates a snowball effect that impacts an individual’s life for years to come. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, these stigmas follow the community around for years to come! Politicians debate constantly about the race dilemma, from constant drama in the Presidential debate, movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, and constant discussion on facebook, twitter, reddit, and the like, almost totally show a large problem with the United States, whether it be in the form of bias, discrimination, or downright