American Dreaming
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Jordyn Pegues is 19 years-old, female, cisgender, Black, African American, Christian, upper middle class, and straight.
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They would sacrifice their identities, their names, their heritage, and culture in order to try to “fit” into an “American” stereotype.
Her grandma has inspired her by telling N “You must be more successful than me.” N believes in achieving success, but more importantly, comfort and acceptance in society as well as with her family.
There is undeniable privilege But also undeniable disadvantage Because her undeniable womanhood Put her through undeniable antics