Racism is pervasive from "summary" of I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Racism is like the air we breathe, invisible yet all-encompassing. It permeates every aspect of society, shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and interactions. From the moment we are born, we are socialized into a world where whiteness is the default, and anything else is seen as "other." As a black woman, I have constantly been made aware of my race, whether through microaggressions, stereotypes, or outright discrimination. I have had to navigate spaces where my blackness was seen as a threat, where my very presence was met with suspicion and hostility. I have been told to be grateful for the opportunities I have been given, as if my achievements were somehow a result of affirmative action rather than my own hard work and talent. The reality is that no matter how hard I work, how qualified I am, or how good of a person I strive to be, my race will always be a factor in how I am perceived and treated. Racism is not just about individual acts of prejudice or hatred. It is embedded in the structures and systems that govern our society, perpetuating inequalities and injustices that have been centuri...
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