More than just gumption - intellect as well.
I am convinced that part of the "outrage" from leftist blacks in America stems (in part) on their frustration that despite all the affirmative action programs, the quotas, the monetary scholarships, and other programs - they simply cannot compete on a level playing field in academia and elsewhere.
Some (not all) turn this frustration into violence and thuggery.
Many black students find that once they arrive at college, they struggle to pass even remedial English and electives such as Geology and Psychology that are considered "cake walk" classes for other students.
That is why many blacks gravitate to the useless, dumbed down "Studies" curriculum. Not only is that drivel not scholarship, but they are spoon fed identity politics and their egos are stroked.
As Christians, you and I know that God gives each of us certain gifts. Some are in the body, and some are spiritual. Our gifts are not given to us for our own glory. I believe ALL of our gifts (mental, physical, and spiritual) are given to us so that we can glorify God.
I have no problem admitting that I am not the smartest person in the room. I am not tall, powerful, and I can't do many other things well.
But God gave me other gifts. I didn't sail through undergraduate engineering, but I did pretty well. I found out I was a natural pilot, and made a military career of that.
The problem with the Left, identity politics secularists, and these other racists (and that's what they are) is that think life is all about Them! Not serving God. They are easily deceived and led astray by evil and selfishness.
And it won't end well.