The Illusion of Equal Opportunity
At first glance, the race in this image seems fair—both runners have the same distance to the finish line. But look closer, and the truth becomes clear: while one path is smooth, the other is filled with obstacles, dangers, and an unfair disadvantage from the start. This is a powerful representation of inequality ✊🏾 . Whether it’s race, gender, class, or other systemic barriers 🚧 , not everyone starts on equal footing, even if society insists they do. Some are born with privilege 🎭 , running on a clear track, while others must navigate hurdles, pitfalls, and burdens that make success infinitely harder. Yet, how often do we hear: “Just work harder,” “We all have the same 24 hours,” or “If I can do it, so can you” ? Statements like these ignore the racial disparities ⚖️ that exist and dismiss the reality that hard work 💪🏾 alone isn’t always enough. As a Black woman 🖤 —and for Black people in general —we have to ...