How White Privilege Disproves The Lie About a Merit-Based Society

<p>Black Americans know all too well that this country has never been a merit-based society and that working hard is not enough to guarantee you access to the same opportunities extended to White people.&nbsp;This is a discussion many Black parents have with their children, not to discourage them from shooting for the stars but to prepare them for the challenges that await them. Letting a Black child know that some people, simply because of the color of their skin, will attempt to stop their shine isn&#39;t easy, but it&#39;s a meaningful conversation, given the circumstances. Black students and workers are often expected to be &quot;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/10/why-black-workers-really-do-need-to-be-twice-as-good/409276/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">twice as good</a>&quot; to receive equal treatment. It&#39;s not fair, but this is our reality.</p> <p><a href="https://allyfromnola.medium.com/how-white-privilege-disproves-the-lie-about-a-merit-based-society-cda71b932703"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>