“I thought military affirmative action was a well-known fact.”
Here is a story my career Marine father told me....
In the aftermath of the passage of the Civil Rights Act, the Marines in the 60’s decided that they would remove pictures in the promotion packages that all officers submit to get promoted.
This was so that it would be “color blind”
The next year they required pictures again, as it seemed that on merit alone - using a fair color-blind assessment, minority officers didn’t make the cut in sufficient numbers.
This story is, of course, anecdotal, but the point is that it’s a problem that isn’t new.
Don’t whine about getting turned away from something because you are white. It won’t be the last time. Go get something better.
I’m not whining, I’m sharing my experience.
If people don’t shed light on their experiences, nothing’s going to change. This professor did everyone a favor by sharing his experiences.
My first-hand experience was 20 years ago. I have moved on, but often wonder about what laid down the other road.