Posted on 11/22/2023 5:08:09 PM PST by simpson96
Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke out about the Supreme Court’s Thursday ruling against affirmative action, recalling her own struggle to feel a sense of belonging as one of the few Black students at her university.
“So often, we just accept that money, power, and privilege are perfectly justifiable forms of affirmative action, while kids growing up like I did are expected to compete when the ground is anything but level,” Michelle Obama wrote in her statement. “So today, my heart breaks for any young person out there who’s wondering what their future holds — and what kinds of chances will be open to them.”
The former first lady recalled her experience as one of the few Black students on campus during her undergraduate years at Princeton University, explaining that she sometimes questioned if people assumed she had only been accepted because of affirmative action policies. But over time, she said, she and other students of color showed that they, too, belonged in elite academic environments.
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“My favorite Michelle Obama times are the long, silent ones”
Sound like a Jack Handy “Deep Thought”.
It’s my Thanksgiving reflection. I only do one, though. Enjoy!
Things just worked out fine for her afer graduation and marrying the Kenyan. By the time he was a Senator she’d gotten a $380K/yr job at a university hospital. Her ‘job’ was to convince many of the potential patients to use facilities elsewhere (e.g., the ones without insurance.).
Affirmative Action = Token Industry
And one hell of a vote getter
Democrats wink
HEAR COLLEGE THESIS WAS TITLED:
“WHY I HATE AMERICA”
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