Does America live up to its core values?

The core values of America are summed up by Freedom, Justice, and Equality. Although there are many people who say that America has no problem with this, one may argue that it does not. Since the beginning of the start of America becoming a country, slavery and assimilation has been a major issue that has caused setbacks for many minorities and racial groups. Slavery and discrimination both play a part in why Natives and African Americans have high poverty rates, the loss of culture, ect. When it comes to the policing of African Americans, have been disproportionately incarcerated vs White Americans. This includes also being stopped, said they look suspicious, and the way things are handled.

DeSilver, Drew, et al. “10 Things We Know about Race and Policing in the U.S.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 17 Aug. 2020, www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/06/03/10-things-we-know-about-race-and-policing-in-the-u-s/?amp=1.