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[quote=Anonymous][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]

You’re whining. Here’s an example. My aunt went to an Ivy League law school in the early 60s when there were very few women. Some professors treated her like garbage and told her to go home and make babies. Many male students didn’t want to work with her. I’m guessing you have never been treated this badly. And this is as a woman who were badly underrepresented compared to their actual percentage of the population.

So what did female lawyers do? Did they whine and ask for special privileges. No. They put their heads down, worked hard, fit in, and didn’t complain. And now they are the majority of law students. They still often aren’t treated 100% as equals but it is much better.

So stop the whining and expectation of special treatment and do something. There has been affirmative action for more than a decade. There are now many minorities in leadership positions. There probably should be more but don’t be a martyr. In the upper echelons of higher Ed it should be a meritocracy.[/quote]

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What an ignorant post. [/quote]

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