All the great things done by western civilzation were done by White people—medicines, politics, religion, etc...Peanut butter?
Ever read the "brainy quotes" page on George Washington Carver? He seems to have valued education, hard work, intellectually stimulating pursuits, respect for other people - and God.
I suspect the public schools no longer spend much time discussing him. Wrong sort of role model for today's kids, y'know.