We live in a world that is constantly changing and as such creates inequality and suffering. Many people feel the need to change this situation and hope for a better world. Even though people have different religions and beliefs, we all have some hope, which motivates us to wake up every day and make a difference in this world. Hope is what unites us to fight for a common cause. As Duncan-Andrade explains in her article, “Note to Educators: Hope is Necessary When Growing Roses in Concrete,” it is not enough to hope for a better future, especially for young people of color, because hoping will not bring the necessary change that we expect. . “Growing roses in concrete” (Duncan-Andrade 5) is no easy task due to the many circumstances and policies that create inequality in these schools and society as a whole. In urban schools in the United States, there is greater disparity and inequality among young people of color, and although educators have tried to solve such problems through different means, the problem still prevails and this has created “false hopes.” Duncan-Andrade states that th...