Go no further than Black leaders to disprove Critical Race Theory.
It takes but a few minutes to blow holes in the premise of Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT proclaims that outcomes a based on the color of one’s skin. Poppycock!
History and current prominent black success stories puts the whole ludicrous proposition to the trash heap.
CRT denies that the existence of a black middle and upper class are merely outliers in the societal landscape of the country. However, sane and thinking people are pointing to so many black leaders in politics, business, healthcare, finance, and academia.
Some names you know others you may not. The common denominator is that none of them saw themselves as victims. They set themselves on a path of progress. Some from more humble beginnings then others. Some with poor family foundations and little support.
Thurgood Marshall one of the most respected black men in American history. A graduate of Howard College went on to practice law at the highest levels. He argued several cases before the Supreme Court before being confirmed and seated on the high court in 1961. It is interesting to note that the Civil Rights Act did not come about until 1964. This great mind and character understood the road to success when he said. "A man can make what he wants of himself if he truly believes that he must be ready for hard work and many heartbreaks."
Barack Obama the first black President of the United States for two terms. Clearly not a victim of color-based achievement. From the streets of Chicago working as a community organizer he went on the Illinois State Senate and then onto the United States Senate. The voters in the country did not see the color of his skin but responded to his message.
Shirley Chisolm, born in 1924 in Brooklyn, New York was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964. In 1969 she became the very first black female elected to the Congress of the United States where she served until 1983. A fierce politician and staunch supporter of the black community.
Black icons come from both sides of the political aisle. Dr. Ben Carson attended the University of Michigan and then Yale University. His medical career took him to the pinnacle of his profession. He is a world-renowned Neurosurgeon. He was the youngest Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children Center. He has published well over one hundred scholarly medical papers. After his retirement from medicine, he taught and eventually entered the political arena. Dabble in Presidential politics and became the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Trump administration.
Another larger-than-life figure in America is Frederick Douglas. Born into slavery in 1817 he escaped his bondage and became an abolitionist and author. His oratory skills were unparalleled, and he became a beacon for former slaves and blacks in general. Until today the name of Frederick Douglas is synonymous with elder statesmen, something that society could use more of.
Many of you are aware of a famous military man in the person of Colin Powell. Born in 1937 he was a product of the New York City public school system including obtaining a college degree from the College of the City of New York (CCUNY). From his less than Ivy League start Colin Powell rose to the top of the United States military gaining the rank of four star general and became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a singular career topping accomplishment. He entered the political realm when he was nominated and confirmed as the Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. His autobiography My American Journey became a New York Times best seller. He is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Another name that needs no introduction, billionaire entrepreneur and owner of her own production network and one of the most influential black females in the world, Oprah Winfrey. She is a case study in how one can come from poverty in Mississippi, suffered sexual abuse, lost a son that was the result of the abuse and yet today is seen as a beacon of kindness, intelligence, and warmth. Oprah started her media career in radio during high school. She eventually got the opportunity to host what was a third-rate Chicago talk show and brought it to number one in that market. Say Oprah and everyone knows who you are talking about.
A prominent black business icon who passed too soon is Herman Cain. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1954. He attended Morehouse College majoring in math and went on to Purdue where he achieved a master’s degree in computer science. He gravitated to business and held a vice president position at Pillsbury. He became the CEO of the Godfathers Pizza chain. He held a board seat on the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City. Herman became active in politics and even dipped his toe into Presidential politics and became a frequent contributor on cable news shows.
The world of retail is represented by an outstanding black American, Mr. Marvin Ellison who is the chairmen of Lowe’s, the provider of home remodeling and repair items nationwide. Marvin was raised poor in Brownsville, Tennessee, worked his way through the University of Memphis. He was appointed to his chairmanship in 2018 and has been recognized in the Fortune 500 Greatest CEOs.
Rosalind “Roz” Brewer is a strong representative of black females who have reached lofty positions in corporate America. After graduating from Case Technical High School Roz was the first member of her family to attend college. Her career in business at the highest levels include her current position as CEO of Walgreens and board seats for Amazon, Lockheed Martin and Molson Coors Brewing.
This list can go on and on. The point is made that skin color is irrelevant to success. Natural ability, desire, drive and hard work against sometime monumental odds are the determinant of success. Each example that I have listed came from different beginnings, upbringings, family dynamics and economic status. If critical race theory is to be believed these people could not and would not have achieved their stature, success and notoriety.
Critical race theory is a debunked elite academic construct that belongs in halls of post graduate think tanks where such esoteric mental masturbation can be discussed. It has no place in everyday life especially for our children
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