Towards a More Equal World
Inequality and Injustice in Society
No one is a stranger to the constant bombardment of the news on the inequalities and injustices that Black Americans face in our society. These, of course, are not limited to the U.S; but what we often find is that even in these universally experienced issues, there is much left to be done to truly mend them and their causes. They are all issues deeply rooted into the nature of humanity, to the point where no matter what one does to overcome them, they seem to be brought back to life. Surface issues are given surface solutions, but these deep-rooted issues need a more structural approach.
A Change to the Better
Spilled milk is spilled milk, no matter how much you huff and puff about it. The happy news is we seem to be less and less in a position to have to huff and puff. We are experiencing a spontaneous collective movement, no matter how limited in scope, that aims to reduce these inequalities and further a level playing ground for all, regardless of the color of their skin or the tongue they speak in.
Private and public sectors are slowly but surely dealing with these structural issues. The private industry has recognized the losses caused by underinvesting in the black community, so there are now firms that have started utilizing the talent members of the community provide which uplift the black population in the U.S. Needless to say, education is at the core for these inequalities. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been playing a crucial role in improving the wellbeing of Black Americans.
Uplift one, uplift all.
Shelley Stewart from McKinsey and Company, one of many private companies joining the fight against inequality, beautifully put the value of this fight by framing the issue regardless of economic or ideological background. “No matter what your school of economic thought, everyone agrees that fostering human capital and investing in people to unlock productivity is one of the most available levers we have” noted Stewart. And it is that lever that makes all the difference for everyone.
Reference: How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility
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About the author
Mariam Ameha
Mariam Ameha is a student at George Mason University’s School of Business, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. She is involved in her college’s professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. She is also a member of Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation which aims to promote global gender equality and fundraise for important causes. Mariam is the Pearson Campus Ambassador at GMU and is also on their Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. She has learned so much from the opportunities of this program and aspires to make education more accessible through technology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and puppy named Luca!
