U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledged the spread of hate and inequality in American society, calling for addressing the root causes of discrimination.
In a speech this evening, the American president stated that the United States faces a significant level of inequality, urging action against racism and white supremacy theories. He pointed out that he has issued an executive order to promote equality in all federal institutions. Biden noted that he has directed government agencies to combat xenophobia and address this type of crime, highlighting that many African American and Latino individuals are unable to secure food and are dying from COVID-19. He reiterated his call for the government to change its approach to racial equality, stating that criminal justice reform alone is insufficient. The president emphasized that ideas of racial superiority and racism are prevalent among some white Americans and must be confronted, admitting that America is facing a deep level of inequality. In this context, Biden signed an executive order regarding the reform of the prison and detention system.
