Minority Independence

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Jenesis Veras

10/21/14

Prompt: "Nobody can give you your freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice. If you’re a man you take it.” –Malcolm X

Minority Independence

In this world, many individuals have violently fought for freedom and independence. No one wants to feel like they are being ruled by a higher or greater power than themselves. If you are a true moral human being, you take any opportunity possible to break away from restraints and oppressions just like many minorities did before you. As a minority, one does not want to feel like they should be told what they can wear, what they can afford, and what kind of knowledge they are capable of accumulating…