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Equality: Inequality In The United States

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According to the Constitution, every man is created equally.This statement has been hard to define, yet it has been the driving vision behind America’s main goal: equality. The goal has been elusive mainly because it is very difficult, if not impossible, to change a whole nation’s perception. The African American community has faced many injustices but have come a long way in terms of being treated equally. The biggest accomplishment, among many, was the abolishment of slavery. Others include gaining the ability to vote, anti-discrimination laws, and many more. The African American population has had to fight to get to where they are today. However, they are still being oppressed. They have become victims to discrimination in the Criminal Justice

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