When people say America is “bad,” it’s not really about one person or one moment. It’s deeper than that. As teens, we’re growing up in a time where we’re starting to ask real questions, and one of those questions is how did things get like this? America didn’t just become this way overnight. It was built on decisions, systems, and choices that go all the way back to the beginning. And if we’re being honest, some parts of history are easier for people to talk about than others, especially when it comes to African American history.