Why we need to stop sharing American Dream success stories

Why we need to stop sharing American Dream success stories

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Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The speaker shares their journey from a disadvantaged neighborhood in Dallas to achieving success at Yale, Wall Street, and Harvard. They critique the American Dream as a myth that distracts from systemic issues, highlighting the challenges faced by children in similar neighborhoods. The narrative questions societal responsibilities and the design of the American system.

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