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