How a specific group of people has been marginalized

At any given time, there are populations of people in this country who have been and still are marginalized by how they were/are marked by race, ethnicity, gender, or some combination thereof. For this assignment, you are to write a 2-3 page essay that explores how a specific group of people has been marginalized, what challenges that specific group faces as a result of the marginalization, and what we may be losing as a society by not creating a safe space. Be sure to use and cite sources.