The World in Flux: How my idealism of equality was shaken by the reality of racism
This is one of four essays in a series called, The World in Flux, which reflects on moral dilemmas surrounding racism and how to rise above personally and collectively.
By Liza Horan
My upbringing taught that everyone was equal. As an adult, I’ve learned that racism and poverty are ingrained in society. The job to right this reality belongs to all of us.