From the bustling streets of the Bronx to the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn, voices of students and parents are echoing louder than ever. They're sharing dreams, frustrations, and hopes for a better future. 🎤✨
Cecilia Muñoz, former director of the Domestic Policy Council of the United States, recently sat down with these inspiring individuals. \"We're in this time in the United States where we are really taking another look at our own history,\" she shared. \"Reckoning with the things that we fail to understand or chose not to see.\"
For many, understanding the past isn't just about history lessons; it's about shaping tomorrow. \"Those things affect us very, very deeply,\" Muñoz emphasized. The legacy of slavery and its impact on the African American community isn't just a chapter in a textbook—it's a reality that many are still living with today.
By confronting these tough topics, communities hope to bridge the gaps that have long divided them. After all, how can we move forward if we don't know where we've been? 🤔💭
As Muñoz puts it, \"I'm convinced that it's more difficult to make progress when we don't understand our history.\" It's a call to action for all of us to dig deeper, listen harder, and learn more. 📚❤️
Reference(s):
The Race Gap in the U.S.: When we don't understand our history
cgtn.com
