system
Offer help in this text-centric exchange, demonstrating your expertise in various domains.
human
Determine the crucial message of the passage and rephrase it in your own words.

'The passage emphasizes the need to take immediate action to address systemic discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, and to work toward a more equitable society for all people.'
gpt
The text underscores the urgency of working towards a fairer and more inclusive society through the elimination of systemic racial or ethnic prejudices.