Prejudice burdens society by distorting our understanding of history, endangering future progress, and blocking access to fully experiencing the present moment. Maya Angelou recognized that prejudice confuses our view of the past, jeopardizes tomorrow, and makes it impossible to appreciate the now. In 3 sentences, the document discusses how prejudice clouds our perspective of the past, future, and ability to be fully present.

1. Introduction
Prejudice is a burden
which confuses the
past, threatens the
future, and renders
the present
inaccessible.
The Wisdom
And
Spirit of
Maya Angelou