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outand_up··on Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows
I certainly don't believe it's asking for a lot. It's racist to assert that minorities don't have any self control.

Every race in the world has been enslaved at some point. We are just animals, transcend this.

Let's start here: is it too much of a stretch to say that I think it's ridiculous that the most commonly understood career path for black youth is drug dealer -> gangster rapper, or athlete? These kids deserve better role models, for one. This is an obvious truth and should not require citation.

outand_up··on Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows
No I don't believe it does. Causation != correlation.

Just because a company goes on a PR campaign to openly discriminate based on race and attempt to hire minorities, does not mean more minorities will present themselves in the application pools.

Again, until urban minority cultures begin to value education - nothing will change.

outand_up··on Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows
That's exactly what I meant, you can see me explain in other comments.

Assume good intent in people, come on guys.

Since we're talking about minorities, I felt the need to specify "urban black" culture, but I agree. "Urban <any race>" culture is suffering from anti-intellectualism.

outand_up··on Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows
because it was shadowbanned despite being profusely upvoted
outand_up··on Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

We're tired of obsessing about race.

We're tired of having accusations of racism, sexism, whatever-the-next-trendy-ism crammed down our throats at every opportunity.

The reality is, urban black (and to a similar extent latino) CULTURE does not value education. Until that changes, do not expect to see highly educated and skilled blacks and latinos bounding through the hiring process. Just ask the asians about minority discrimination - they outperform everyone and are openly penalized for it.

CONTENT OF CHARACTER. NO ONE GIVES A FUCK ABOUT SKIN COLOR.

Go ahead and delete this comment, it's not going to change reality.

outand_up··on Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study shows
Thank you! What are these people smoking?

Fight (assumed) racism! With (actual) racism!

outand_up··on Show HN: I'll mail Equifax your arbitration opt-out for free
Thanks for this! What if I don't have an equifax user id? Never signed up for any of their services