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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish they concentrated on income of the family rather than race, this way they could help poor students of all races.  And yes, this would enable them to increase URM participation while not excluding poor Asian and White candidates.

However - I am a-ok with this too.  Good for Pfizer.

- Asian-American.[/quote]

So is it OK for a POC from a rich family in Potomac MD that attended Sidwell and go on Princeton to apply while a poor white kid who lives in Annandale can't apply?
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+1. [b]It's not okay. It should be income-based.[/b] [/quote]

This is correct. It also opens the door for "Elizabeth Warren-like" behavior if you know what I mean...it is a slippery slope that creates racialized resentment and asks kids to dig deep into the family tree for someone who fits the bill regardless of the privilege they have. This is not the correct path.[/quote]

But the point is to increase racial diversity not increase income diversity (which may be a different scholarship).  Sure, some wealthier POC might get it, but do you not think they faces discrimination on the basis of their color regardless of wealth?  They do.  Also, representation matters.  Having POC in the workforce encourages more (nobody wants to be the only one).

I’m white and totally support this.  [/quote]

Do you think Asians face discrimination (or god forbid even hate crimes where they are beaten or killed) regardless of their wealth?[/quote]

In the workplace?  Not so much.  Asians are over represented at this company.[/quote]

PP I was responding to referred to discrimination of blacks in general not at this company.[/quote]

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