Ladder of Opportunity

Long ago, the opportunities that a person has in his or her life were related more with his race and family then with how much money he had or was able to make each year. Now, after having an African American president, many have argued that the opportunities to progress in life have more to do with how much money one has or makes then with race.

What do you believe is now the most important factor for an individual’s progression in America? Is it race, money, or something else? Support your position with arguments or reasoning.