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[quote=Anonymous][quote]They are not from generation upon generation of broken families because slaves were sold like property. The lack of strong family ties and positive cultural outlook goes to the heart of some of the worst problems with AAs and achievement. [/quote] So where's the cutoff for where's it's appropriate to take advantage of affirmative action? Do I have to trace my ancestors back to slavery? What if my ancestors came to the US around 1900? 1950? What if my parents cane in 1980, and I was born here? Affirmative action is based on race, not nationality. So to 23:37, there are no slots set aside for African Americans. If you can't compete with with African-born blacks, work harder. [/quote]
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