Read the following paragraph from the article. This cannot be the end of the story. In 2018, the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit I direct,
opened a museum in Montgomery, Ala., dedicated to the legacy of slavery and a memorial
honoring thousands of black lynching victims. We must acknowledge the 400 years of injustice
that haunt us. I'm encouraged: Half a million people have visited. But I'm also worried, because
we are at one of those critical moments in American history when we will either double down on
romanticizing our past or accept that there is something better waiting for us.
How does this paragraph reflect the central argument of the article?

(A) It provides information about the author that supports his credibility and the validity of his opinions about
the connections between slavery and the justice system in the United States.
(B) It illustrates the author's hope for progress toward equal justice while emphasizing his belief that
acknowledging the imprint of slavery that remains in the U. S. justice system is crucial to that effort.
(C) It objectively details the author's experience in working to promote equal justice by educating the public
about the history of slavery and racial injustice in the United States while outlining action steps
Americans can take toward that end.
(D)
It reveals that the author is personally motivated to acknowledge the legacy of slavery and its role in the
U. S. justice system and that he is helping to create change