American Privilege

When you are born in America you are born into a life that presents certain freedoms and privileges. You often hear about people wanting to experience the American Dream. It is a dream that you can be anything you want to be as long as you are willing to work for it.  

You will be able to make enough money to support your family. Your family will be safe. Your family will be able to get an education. Your family will prosper.

It would be silly to deny the fact that Americans can typically lead a good life. However, there are some who might say it is a lot harder in today's economy. Although the unemployment rate is frightening, families are struggling to keep their homes, and college tuition prices continue to rise at a dramatic rate; Americans have an opportunity to continue the American Dream instead of lose sight of it.

Helping your neighbor and strengthening your community is a long time American tradition. While some seem to be losing everything, others are fortunate to be able to hold on. As a resident of your neighborhood, community and as a citizen of the United States we need to step up and help hold on to the American Dream.

This audio clip was cut from "The High Cost of American Privilege" on The Take Away. The Community Citizen Awareness Project does not own the audio. The video was shot by a founding member of the Community Citizen Awareness Project and features areas of Chicago and Minneapolis.

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