We live in a world that is constantly changing and, as such, creates inequality and suffering. Many people feel the need to change this and hope for a better world. Even though people have different religions and beliefs, we all have a little bit of hope, which motivates us to wake up every day and make a difference in this world. Hope is what brings us together to fight for a common cause. As Duncan-Andrade explains throughout her article “Note to Educators: Hope is Required When Growing Roses in Concrete,” it is not enough to hope for a better future, especially for young people colored, because hoping will not bring the necessary change we expect. . “Growing roses in concrete” (Duncan-Andrade 5) is not an easy task due to the many circumstances and policies that create inequities in these schools and in society as a whole. In urban schools across the United States, inequalities are more disparate among youth of color, and although educators have attempted to address these issues through different means, the problem persists and this only creates “false hope.” Duncan-Andrade states that...