As an African-American, I know all too well the negative thoughts and feelings hatred and bigotry cause.
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when
I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam.