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Every race in the world has been enslaved at some point. We are just animals, transcend this.
Let's start here: is it too much of a stretch to say that I think it's ridiculous that the most commonly understood career path for black youth is drug dealer -> gangster rapper, or athlete? These kids deserve better role models, for one. This is an obvious truth and should not require citation.
Just because a company goes on a PR campaign to openly discriminate based on race and attempt to hire minorities, does not mean more minorities will present themselves in the application pools.
Again, until urban minority cultures begin to value education - nothing will change.
Assume good intent in people, come on guys.
Since we're talking about minorities, I felt the need to specify "urban black" culture, but I agree. "Urban <any race>" culture is suffering from anti-intellectualism.
We're tired of obsessing about race.
We're tired of having accusations of racism, sexism, whatever-the-next-trendy-ism crammed down our throats at every opportunity.
The reality is, urban black (and to a similar extent latino) CULTURE does not value education. Until that changes, do not expect to see highly educated and skilled blacks and latinos bounding through the hiring process. Just ask the asians about minority discrimination - they outperform everyone and are openly penalized for it.
CONTENT OF CHARACTER. NO ONE GIVES A FUCK ABOUT SKIN COLOR.
Go ahead and delete this comment, it's not going to change reality.
Fight (assumed) racism! With (actual) racism!