Many of the bleakest moments in American history revolve around inequality. And while there have been incredible wins for civil rights along the way, the country still has a lot of work to do. Systemic racism continues to create significant obstacles for people of color in the United States, but it’s easy for white Americans not to notice the impacts that it has.
So one woman came up with a brilliant analogy to help explain this concept to her mother, and her message quickly went viral after being posted on TikTok. Below, you’ll find the full explanation, as well as some of the replies fascinated viewers shared.