The allure of victimhood is simply more pervasive, more persuasive, and therefore more powerful than the American dream based on self-confidence and hard work.
Besides, it gives both the pushers of victimhood and the purchasers a "warm fuzzy".
I wouldn't want to be a black parent trying to instill a winner's attitude (no excuses) into my children, with the ubiquitous messages to the contrary, constantly working against me.
More like an excuse.