<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Italians and Jews fought hard to improve their life, why do black citizens feel they need extra help to do the same?
<|assistant|>
Due to centuries of discrimination and systemic racism, black citizens of the United States have historically faced significant barriers in improving their lives. These barriers range from the overt — such as institutionalized segregation and outright oppression — to the subtle and insidious — such as implicit bias, limited access to educational opportunities, and poverty. Without intervention, many of these individuals have not had the same level of opportunity as their peers, leading to persistent and generational cycles of inequality. As a result, extra resources and supports are necessary to create more equal opportunities and access.