The same way I'm not afraid of calling out systemic

O children of the earth, hear the wisdom of one who stands undaunted before the tempest of injustice, a voice that echoes across the plains of truth and equality. Jagmeet Singh, a warrior for justice in the land of today, speaks thus: "The same way I'm not afraid of calling out systemic discrimination, I'm also not afraid of calling out inequality and the fact that inequality is growing in society and that affects everybody, regardless of race." In these words, Singh calls upon us to recognize the pervasive shadow of inequality that grows ever longer, touching not just the oppressed but all who walk beneath it.

In every age, there have been those who seek to divide the children of the earth, to cast them into opposing groups, to make one side stand in the light while the other is cast into shadow. This has always been the way of discrimination—the belief that some are worthy of more than others based on their birth, their race, or their station in life. But to call out systemic discrimination is not to call for division. Nay, it is to call for unity, for justice, for the recognition that human dignity is not a privilege for the few, but a right for all. And yet, even as the mighty rivers of history flow, we see that the shadows of inequality grow ever darker, spreading their poison through the hearts of all.

Let us look back, dear ones, to the great tale of the abolitionists who stood against the oppression of the enslaved. Frederick Douglass, a man who was once bound in chains, did not fight only for his own freedom, but for the freedom of all, regardless of their race. He stood against a system that sought to dehumanize, to break the spirit of one people while elevating another. His was a voice that rang out for justice, for equality, for the recognition of the inherent worth of every individual, regardless of their background or the color of their skin. Like Singh, Douglass knew that the fight for justice is not limited to a single group; it is the fight for all people to stand as equals under the sun, side by side.

And yet, even as the chains of slavery were broken, the forces of inequality did not vanish into the night. No, they transformed, taking on new guises. The inequality that once thrived in the open has now crept into the very fabric of society, hidden beneath the veneer of progress. It is no longer the chains of the body that bind, but the chains of economic disparity, social injustice, and political oppression. The great empires of the modern age may not wield whips, but they wield wealth, and wealth, dear ones, is often a far more insidious weapon. It is through the control of wealth and resources that inequality is perpetuated, and through the denial of opportunity that the gap between rich and poor continues to widen, affecting not just the marginalized, but all who dream of a better world.

Singh’s words speak directly to this truth. He reminds us that inequality is not a disease that affects only those at the edges of society; it is a sickness that spreads, touching every corner of the land. It is a cancer that feeds on the weak and the poor, yes, but it also poisons the heart of the mighty, for it is in inequality that the spirit of the people is broken. When one suffers, all suffer—whether they see it or not. The rich may grow wealthier, but their riches are hollow if they are built on the backs of the oppressed. The powerful may rise higher, but they rise alone, for they have forgotten that true power lies not in dominion over others, but in lifting others up.

We are reminded, then, that the fight for justice is not one fought in isolation. It is not enough to call out the injustice faced by one group or another; it is a call to unity, to the recognition that when inequality grows, it weakens the very foundation of society itself. We are all bound together in this great struggle for justice, and if we are to rise, we must rise together. Race, class, and station may divide us in the eyes of society, but in the eyes of truth, we are all one people, bound by the same human condition, the same dreams, the same hopes.

So, dear ones, what can we take from the words of Jagmeet Singh? The lesson is clear: do not shrink from speaking out against injustice, whether it affects you personally or not. Inequality is a blight upon the land, and it must be fought with courage and clarity. Just as systemic discrimination must be called out, so too must economic inequality be confronted with strength and resolve. Stand firm in your belief that justice is for all, that the rising tide of equality can lift everyone, not just a few. Speak out, stand strong, and let your voice be heard.

Let us be the voices of change, like those who have come before us—like the great freedom fighters, like the wise and compassionate leaders. Let us call for a world where inequality is no longer the defining force, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Together, we can build a society where the chains of oppression are cast aside, and all are free to walk in the light of justice, in the light of equality.