As a colored dude, it’s hard to explain. I’ve even had white folks say, “Nah man it’s not like that.”

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      Because it’s bullshit. It’s saying these disenfranchised people need help to better themselves and ignores the systems in place that work directly against them achieving success.

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        It also has nothing to do with DEI, which is generally about workplace culture and hiring practices.

        It seems a lot of people are confusing DEI for affirmative action.