“I can’t help it, that I am Black.” “Why can’t people except me the way I am?” “Do you want me to go hang myself?” Surprised that someone would say this things still in this century, well don’t be because race will always be there. These are the things that were said by a floor mate of mine name Shelly. She is so nice but she is always upset because this guy name Mike makes remarks about her and she can’t say or do anything to change how he feels. She got drunk last night and she said everything that was on her mind to Mike and all he did was walk away. The reason I told you about Shelly because she is only one of those many people who go through torcher from other people. I thought that what Mike was doing to Shelly was unfair because she and her family has worked so hard to be where they are today. To my knowledge, Shelly’s parents are probably middle class and are fitting in the society. On the other hand, Mike’s parents are in high class level and I think that is why......
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