Following your Dreams or Nightmare?




This image shows how people are following the American Dream. There are people do different Races and cultures and ethnicities.  There are areas on the wall that are thin and starting to break.  This shows how many try to reach the American dream but only a few make it. 
The American Dream Game:
People of color have been segregated throughout history and have always struggled more to accomplish their dreams.  As seen in this image, right from the beginning there's inequality. The black person automatically loses 2 turns while the white person gets free land. Although the black person has traveled through the game, the white person still asks "Are you slow or what?"

The American Dream with Attached Mirage
Many people believe that by coming to the United States they will fulfill their dreams. But the reality is that nothing in the United States is free of charge, not even the air we breathe. Living in the US comes with debt, mortgage, and student loans. If you want to succeed in the United States you need to remember that you will be paying for it for many years to come. 



 

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