The barriers that have long held back minorities in America are still prevalent today. Even as we live in a time and a year where it seems like racial tensions are at an all-time high, it is important to recognize how systematic racism, prejudices, and stereotypes impact the daily lives of minorities across America. Although, “Breaking Down the Barriers,” is an abstract concept, I choose this imagine because the most important step in enacting the change we want to see in our society and our own communities are starting conversations and asking tough questions, so we can better work towards equality and justice.