Capitalism & Race

Coping With Capitalism Writing Prompt #3

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As Black History Month begins, I am once again reminded of the contributions and struggles of African-American individuals in the U.S.A. Without this month, we tend to overlook the narratives of a racial group that played an integral role in shaping this country.

Race and culture are social constructs. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines a social construct as an…