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submitted 3 days ago by ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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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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[–] Anegro_Montoya@sh.itjust.works 19 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 14 points 3 days ago

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.