The Glenn Show
My extraordinary abilities carried me forward, despite the challenges of racism and discrimination in America.When someone presumes I didn’t get into MIT without affirmative action, it minimizes my achievements.The truth is, every Black person benefits from affirmative action whether they ask for it, need it, or not.But that doesn’t diminish the hard work and talent it takes to succeed.It’s not about political positions; it’s about defending my own dignity.To have my accomplishments chalked up to favoritism is deeply frustrating.I resent it. I don’t like it, need it, or want it.Calling me a “sellout” for standing up for myself is unfair and insulting.We need to have nuanced conversations about these issues that respect individual experiences and acknowledge the complex realities we navigate.I’m proud of what I’ve achieved through my own merits.glennloury.substack.com/subscribe
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The Glenn Show
My extraordinary abilities carried me forward, despite the challenges of racism and discrimination in America.
When someone presumes I didn’t get into MIT without affirmative action, it minimizes my achievements.
The truth is, every Black person benefits from affirmative action whether they ask for it, need it, or not.
But that doesn’t diminish the hard work and talent it takes to succeed.
It’s not about political positions; it’s about defending my own dignity.
To have my accomplishments chalked up to favoritism is deeply frustrating.
I resent it. I don’t like it, need it, or want it.
Calling me a “sellout” for standing up for myself is unfair and insulting.
We need to have nuanced conversations about these issues that respect individual experiences and acknowledge the complex realities we navigate.
I’m proud of what I’ve achieved through my own merits.
glennloury.substack.com/subscribe
1 year ago | [YT] | 468