reality it revealed. It showed how brutal and cruel the society was. This book made me realize that racism is deeply embedded in the life and history of the nation, and it still exists in todays society. When we look into our history, from the Chinese Exclusion Act to discrimination against Hispanic Americans etc all people of color have suffered from the racism. Maya, as result of the painful fact of being born a black girl, is only one of millions of victims of racism and sexism. Indeed, racism gives us nothing but pain and hatred. But we dont know how long it remains in the society. I wish it grew weaker and weaker until one day it disappeared.Today, our country is already one of the most diverse societies in the world. Americans are proud that we are people with different backgrounds, faiths, viewpoints, and personal characteristics. But we are also one people, bound together not by bloodlines, but by our respect for human rights and the Constitution. Our diversity gives us variety and vitality. I am hoping that all people in our country will be able to enjoy more and more equal justice and equal opportunity. And I believe we will....
