Man constantly seeing shxt in the news the inequality in America just be making me question like can I get ahead in life? Can I do it with integrity? It’s draining to even partially think about it.. Can anyone relate?

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Totally. Always feel like I’m swimming uphill in a river of lava.

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With more history we find what stands against us, I try to figure out what can I do to make things better with my own circle. I can't fix every problem but I try to think what organization, who can I support to make some change. TBH I constantly think if it can be done with integrity.

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I can definitely relate but I always remember there are and we’re people who have went through what we are or even worse that had amazing success. I’m currently reading “Black Futures” by Shomari Wills and it’s a great reminder that even during slavery & the Jim Crow south there are people who overcame the odds.

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Ooh that’s awesomee! I never heard of that book… I will have to check it out thanks for sharing 💖

All while still trying to keep a positive mindset … toughhhh

You absolutely can. I know the news is so discouraging now.

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