Is Equality A Pipe Dream?

Understanding what it really means to fight for equality

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My entire life, I’ve heard a chorus of well-meaning people fighting for a world of equality.

Post George Floyd, we saw the term on the back of college football helmets. On NBA jerseys. On flags.

People brought equality signs to protests.

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Dr. King himself is well-known for speaking about equality:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.

But what would that mean? For everyone to truly be equal.

We know every one of us is born with unique talents, strengths, weaknesses and challenges.

Some are naturally good at math. Some people have a knack for artistic expression. Some people don’t have to take music lessons to become rock stars. Elton John. David Bowie. Prince. Louis…