The Cruel Irony of Affirmative Action: A Legacy of Inclusion and Betrayal

Affirmative action. The very phrase evokes a whirlwind of emotions, particularly for Black Americans. It represents a promise of inclusion, a chance to finally break free from the shackles of systemic racism and claim a seat at the table.

Yet, it also carries the weight of a painful history, one riddled with unintended consequences and a cruel irony tha…