@tpike12 Some of your prior posts exemplify the challenges and obstacles minorities face in the US and why a holistic admissions approach is justified.
You previously stated:
“The last numbers I saw for the Black poverty rate was that they made up 25% of those living in poverty, while only contributing 8% of Federal taxes. So that would be in the ballpark of $150 billion per year that is going to Black people from non-black taxpayers”.
“For those black Americans that remain at the poverty level, like I estimated earlier, we transfer $150 billion per year to them.”
On one hand you point out that the African American community has a poverty rate 3X that of their population size. These economic disparities that you highlight do place a significant portion of African American youth at an educational disadvantage in terms of both quality and quantity of educational opportunities.
Perhaps more subtle but more detrimental to minorities is the latent racism of saying things like “we transfer”. The fact that large portions of our country define race in “them” and “us” terms confirms that people of color have faced negative bias throughout their lives whether intentional or not.
Your words suggest what most of us already know…ingrained bias and racism persists. Many people regrettably don’t view one another as Americans or people but along racial divides. Holistic admissions are an attempt to ensure the playing field is flattened and that our college communities reflect our society as a whole. While not perfect, (and yes it may not work out for your daughter who sounds very impressive) it is largely fair. She likely has never had anyone refer to her as “those people”, or was followed around a store. Her hard work will be rewarded I am sure, but if she falls short of an Ivy it isn’t the end of the world or proof of a broken or unfair system.
You started by questioning whether your daughter will…" I wonder, will she harbor any resentment?"
A starting point would be for you to avoid using “we” when referencing white people, and “them” when referring to people of color. The inclusive term “us” and mind set that comes with it can go a long way in preventing your daughters resentment of her fellow students and Americans.