First cycle of secondary school

First prize

Author: Nayla-Nour Maouche

Saint Sacrament College

Text: A colorful world

Un monde coloré

Have you ever noticed that we are all unique and different? Some have freckles, green eyes, only one arm, or even speak a different language. And it's not just humans who are unique. Take bears, for example! There are brown bears, black bears, and white bears. Yet, they all have different characteristics and abilities. And that's not all! I imagine you've noticed that the flora of our planet is magnificent. Indeed, we are fortunate to see all sorts of colorful plants. For example, roses are red, sunflowers are yellow, and lavender is purple. Unfortunately, some people are unable to accept others for who they are because of their skin color or origins. It's high time we put an end to all of this!

First of all, I imagine you understand what this letter will be about, but I still want to clarify. Racism! This racial hierarchy has long been a part of our lives in the past. For example, around the 1950s, there were buses reserved for white people and buses reserved for Black people. Also, some people based their opinions on what they saw and heard, according to preconceived ideas, rather than on the individual's personality. This is what we call stereotypes or racial profiling. We will also refer to this. Don't think that's all! Nowadays, even after the intervention of several heroes such as Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King, we can still be confronted with such situations. These can occur in the street, in schools, in restaurants, or even in supermarkets. Moreover, some people don't know how to react in such situations. Isn't that reason enough to raise awareness and help those who are victims of such harassment? Why is it necessary to abolish this racial segregation?

Here's the answer! To begin, I assume you realize how uncomfortable you would feel if you received inappropriate comments about your appearance or your background, whatever it may be. Like you, I refuse to be devalued, belittled, and judged. Indeed, this often leads to a drop in self-esteem and other detrimental effects on mental health. Therefore, I propose that we work together to stop this racial scourge in order to ensure the well-being of every citizen. In this way, we will focus on the development of our societies and, consequently, live in respect within our communities. In short, every individual who feels valued in their environment will contribute to collective progress.

In conclusion, the impacts of racism and racial profiling on human beings are often very significant and can lead to negative feelings. This is a crucial issue that deserves to be defended and discussed. The future of humanity is in our hands. Let's unite our differences to build a better world!