While I am a strong believer in the importance of equality and justice for all, I feel our society needs to shift its focus from obsessing over racial differences to promoting individual merit and character. I'm convinced that our strength as a nation is sown in the fabric of our shared values and not tied to race or ethnicity. It is imperative that we work towards a society where everyone, regardless of their racial background, has an equal opportunity to succeed based on their skills and abilities.