Equity is an ideal that is often overlooked in today’s world of hustle and bustle. It is often masked by the word equality. You see, what distinguishes equity is the way it signifies equal opportunity. It means lifting people up so that everyone races on a level playing field. Take for example, a competition of reaching an apple on a tree branch.

Centuries ago, our forefathers fought and died for the right to vote. Years later, they were succeeded by men of color who fought for this same fight. Decades ago, women joined the great struggle for suffrage. All of them were willing to make the greatest sacrifice to secure liberty and freedom that they would pass…