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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is just incredible to me as a Black woman. It represents what’s wrong with this country when it comes to race. The fact that you think that, given the history of this country, it is possible for a Black person to compete on a level playing field—no matter the income— is laughable. Even with affirmative action the playing field wasn’t level. Can you imagine how challenging and exhausting it is to EXIST on a college campus where you are 9% of the population? Can you imagine how challenging it is day in and day out to be the ONLY person who looks like you in your company?  I’ve been in meetings where it’s me and 15 white guys and it is astounding. The fact that these students have attended and SUCCEEDED is a testament to their resilience, grit and intellect.  But y’all keep thinking the way you do. And still I rise. [/quote]
Can you imagine what it is like for an Asian person in the US, where we are only about 6% of the US population?

I went to a college that was predominantly white.  I had professors question whether the paper I wrote was written by me because of how well it was written. I had a professor say to me in front  of the whole class that I was a great writer, and is English my primary language (um, yes, it is).  I had a Chinese professor speak Chinese to me in front of the whole class -- I am not Chinese, and I certainly don't speak it.

I worked in the tech industry back in the 90s, when it was mostly men.  I have a female friend in the same industry who gets crap from her male, and younger, counterparts.

We didn't ask for special treatment.  [/quote]

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