The American dream is somewhat possible for everyone to reach. The country was built upon the enslavement of African-Americans and Native Americans. Through out the time, starting from Recomstruction to the current year of 2014, minorities are still struggling to be viewed equally with out just words stating that they are equal, but actions being made justifying that they're equal to the "dominant race" in the U.S. Therefore, the minority groups have already been limited from excelling in some parts of the U.S, such as educationally and politically.

During the period of Reconstruction, President Johnson, who was a republican, but supported democratic views, ensured that African Americans and other immigrants never progressed as fast as the whites. He ensured this by literacy tests being given to freedmen (ex-slaves) in order to vote and gain representation with in the government. Also, segregation laws came to pass during Reconstruction, in which freedmen and whites did everything separately. Majority of the time the whites had better quality everything, such as education and public facilities. Although many minorities have become very successful in the past, never will the ability to become as successful as the dominant race in the U.S be accessible to everyone. Even to this day, many accomplishments made by minorities have not been documented and taught in schools, only the oppression of them. This does not encourage minorities to push themselves harder to be able to have access to the "American Dream".

On the other hand, everyone's "American Dream" varies from their struggle and what they would like to achieve in life. It is statistically shown that the progress of blacks academically is behind, therefore the possibility to achieve their dreams is limited, as well as their opportunities. Lastly, although rights are given to "everyone" who is a citizen in this country, some are less protected as others. This limits their ability to progress, but it is somewhat possible, if they are favored and work 10 times harder then who have it already "easy".

Therefore, the "American Dream" is possible for almost everyone, but because the dream is so dad away and out of sight, many people lose hope. These people become stagnant in the terrible place and end up limiting themselves as much as the world around them is already limiting them. This forces them to hold themselves back from their full potential and the "treasures and gold" in this land called America.

I do not believe the American dream is accessible to all, although many may say the Anerican dream is defined by how you would like to succeed in this country.. it is not asking for a persons personal view on what the American dream is to them. This prompt is asking if the American dream which has been defined as the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally available to every American. ALTHOUGH, in the constitution it is put on paper that everyone should be treated equally.. it has yet to be proven statistically. When lives are compared, it is clear that a certain group or the most "powerful" have opportunities that no others would ever be able to obtain. Certain groups are sometimes inferior to others. Whoever is in the lead, such as the government officials, who they represent will benefit. Nothing will ever be equal or "fair". The original group who created the standards for the American dream are the ones who will continue to benefit from it.

I am interested in African American culture and the progress of the black community and their well being (as well as others). I am interested in full equality when it comes to race, religion, and women rights. My goals are to graduate high school and go to college and graduate with little to no loans and if money isn't available at the time I will attend ccbc for two years and not be apart of the large amount of students who end up being their for more than the set two years and then transfer. I plan on being in some area of the medical field or being one of the few female engineers because their are many great opportunities for women in that field. As an adult and student studying in that field in the future I will encourage and give hope to many other women to go for their dreams educational wise, even if they're the minority in that field. I hope to have an impact on many.