Why Black Americans Still Get the Blame After Affirmative Action
<p>Imagine being blamed for something you had no control over like the rain falling out of the sky. That's what it feels like when Black Americans catch the blame for other groups' misfortunes despite having the least social capital to make systemic changes. For instance, Jon Wang, an <a href="https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/asian-american-student-claims-affirmative-action-prevented-his-admissions-but-california-law-doesnt-allow-that/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">18-year-old</a> Asian American student with exceptional grades and standardized test scores, had his heart set on attending the college of his choice. When they rejected his application, he blamed Black students, none of whom were actually standing in his way.</p>
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