I believe that there is a segment of our society, regardless of ethnic background, that depends on barriers outside their influence to justify their status in society. Further, that regardless of ethnicity we all face individual biases, institutional barriers and racist behaviors in this society. Therefore, those that rise above socioeconomic limitations, origin and/or a variety of other circumstances have developed capabilities and personal qualities that allow them to overcome the barriers or “negative end of privilege” we all experience in life.
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