persecution – n. the treatment of someone unfairly or cruelly because of their race, religion, or beliefs
landmark – n. an event that is famous or important in the history of something
marginalize – v. to put or keep (someone) in a powerless or unimportant position within a society or group
original – adj. existing since the beginning
bigoted – adj. one who considers or treats members of a group (such as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance
pluralism – n. the existence in a society of many different types of people with many different beliefs and opinions