When White Privilege Is Disguised as Meritocracy

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The idea that black and brown students possess the intellectual prowess to compete and succeed alongside their white counterparts is not a myth, it’s a fact. But, historically, black and brown students have not been allowed to showcase this intelligence in institutions of higher education.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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