After reading this essay, I believe America struggles with the concept of equality while pretending to know what has to be done. President Biden, a Democrat with a black lady as his Vice President, appears to be a huge thing, and it is, but the country is still lacking in transformation. The article begins by describing how President Biden begins his address, however I believe his choice of words and the statement he chose were mostly a ruse to get the attention of people of color. I believe his entire presidency, with a black woman as Vice President, was manufactured. I believe he used specific terms carefully while speaking to people of color in order to get their support and trust. Because he has a black Vice President, he will be able to connect with black people and women of color, allowing him to win their votes. The fundamental issues, such as police killings, inadequate health care, and so on, are still present. Of course, as with any politician, promises will be made, but it appears that once the president is won, everything will be forgotten. I simply find it interesting that individuals would say or do anything to get minorities to vote for them, but fail to make the genuine changes that their communities require.
Spring 2022
