A Harsh Reality: The Hidden Side of American Youth

As a fifteen-year-old white female from an upper-class suburb, most of my experiences with racism have been through textbooks and history lessons. In the past week, however, I was shocked at the number of social media posts concerning racism, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement. People who wear “Make America Great Again” hats to school sports games are suddenly preaching messages of unity and justice.