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Leftists dislike MLK due to prioritizing skin color over character

The Paradox of MLK Day:‌ Celebrating Values‌ Opposed by the Left

The Martin Luther​ King Jr. (MLK) ​holiday ironically honors values ‌despised by many ‌on the left. King’s intellectual and moral challenge to judge people by the content of their ​character, not by the color of‍ their‍ skin,​ is in direct opposition to leftists’ narrative that​ judging people’s value begins with their skin color.

Keep in mind that many on the left never ⁣agreed with MLK’s nonviolent movement of protest ​in the 1960s. Stokely Carmichael, the originator of the black nationalist⁤ movement (Black Power) and the Black‌ Panthers, once stated, “When you talk of Black‌ power,⁤ you talk‌ of building a movement that​ will smash everything Western civilization has created.” Many followers of this movement enrolled in colleges in the 1970s, earned doctoral degrees in African studies (or grievance studies), ‍and now lead or⁢ have major influence in local, state, and⁣ federal agencies, academia, the arts, and‌ media.

While the radicals ⁤were developing leadership roles, the majority of Americans accepted MLK’s vision⁤ of judging people by the content of their character⁣ and not by the color of ‌their skin. Hence, many people would⁢ use the phrase, “I don’t ⁢see color” ⁣to confirm their buy-in⁤ of ‍that ‍vision. In ‍fact, based‌ on a Gallup poll, nearly 70⁢ percent of Americans, black and ​white, rated race relations​ either good or very⁤ good back in ⁢2002.

Ironically, it was in the⁤ first black president’s second term when race relations worsened. Now, less that ⁣44 percent of Americans rate race​ rations as good⁣ or very good, according to Gallup’s ‍2021 ⁢poll. I contend that a major reason for that is the mass marketing of critical race theory (CRT), systemic racism, and DEI by Democrats.

I belong to a significant percentage of the ​black population that agrees with MLK’s vision and disagrees with the radical ​agenda that uses⁢ racial disparities to reshape the country.

When⁣ DEI ⁣Can Kill

If leftists have their ‌way, they might⁣ decide to‍ change the name of Dr.​ King’s holiday⁤ to Oppressed People’s Day. Some will‍ think I’m guilty of hyperbole. Many will not.

For instance, for equity’s sake, both the American Bar Association and the American Medical ⁢Association have released statements⁤ that support DEI ⁢or adjusting standards to pass ‌their ‌exams.

Proponents of these lower standards will⁢ try to convince us it ⁤will not adversely affect⁤ the quality of‌ these professionals. The rest of us know ​better.

Proud ‍black Americans ‍have been passing and​ exceeding the bar exam and medical school standards since the 1800s, even in ⁤the face of egregious, overt, and legal forms of racism. ​They would be rightly appalled at the notion currently peddled by leftists ⁢that ⁤standards need to be lowered in the name of “equity.”

Although blacks have been passing ⁤these ​exams for two centuries, leftists⁤ believe adjustments ‍in ‌bar exam standards and​ medical school scoring methods are necessary‌ to combat‌ disparities between the races ⁣in the criminal justice system, health care,‌ and ⁣academic testing methodologies.

California and Delaware have lowered the points required to pass their bar exams. In the name of equity, other states are considering following suit. In addition, The Federation of State⁤ Medical Boards decided to make⁣ step one⁢ of medical school students’‍ first⁢ major exams a pass/fail score instead of the‍ legacy raw test results. Without claiming the changes‍ were for diversity reasons, some black ⁢physicians noted, ‍ “it was a step in⁤ the right⁣ direction.”

Sadly, these⁢ disparities do not start in law school and⁤ medical school.

Fatherlessness Is⁢ Behind⁣ Racial Disparities

These disparities have been a thorn‌ in ⁤the side ​of the‌ nation for decades because ​leftists refuse to acknowledge the dancing elephant in ⁢the room. The real driver of racial disparities is the ⁣fatherless homes crisis among ‌black Americans.

In our lifetime,⁢ we have witnessed the transformation ⁤of the black culture⁤ from ⁤80 percent two-parent families to 80 percent fatherless homes. Even some on the left ⁣recognize this damaging trend. Melissa Kearney, senior fellow of⁣ the left-leaning ⁤Brookings Institute and ​an economics professor, made the point in⁣ her book ⁢ The‍ Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind ‌that the link between single parenting, inequality, and mobility in America is‌ too strong to deny.

TakeCharge, of which I’m founder, is a grassroots organization of predominately black Americans from broken families‌ and/or difficult⁤ upbringings who embrace King’s vision. Despite our troubled backgrounds, we have achieved a level of success in America and reject‍ the ‌victimhood mindset of DEI ​and CRT. We represent a sizable percentage of ⁣black Americans who are⁤ censored⁢ by the corporate media and marginalized ‍because of our views⁢ and faith.​ We are insulted by the notion that⁤ standards ⁢need to be lowered because of “disparities.”

The racial disparities⁤ among black Americans are ‌real, but the real drivers of those disparities have been ‌ignored by black leaders for decades because of their lust‍ for political ⁤power, desire ​for personal wealth, and fear of being held‍ accountable. It is time black⁤ Americans realize they have‍ been deceived by people entrusted to‌ lead ⁣and ‍improve their lives.

A transformation can take place for black Americans, ​but it must​ be a grassroots effort void of government incentives. The return of the cultural ‌roots of faith, family, and education is⁤ imperative.⁢ That was the character‍ of our culture before ‌it‍ accepted “help from the government.”

It is critical we begin teaching a⁤ new generation of⁤ young people the importance of marriage before children and ⁣the value of‍ faith,‍ and that we restore high standards of education ‌and the⁣ desire to be educated.

These ⁢cultural changes are empowering because they require personal decision-making,⁢ individual responsibility, and commitment. They require no government‍ aid or government approval.⁤ What they⁣ do require are black leaders⁤ who ​exude strong ​content of character — the essence of King’s vision ⁢and ​the ⁢reason​ we celebrate this day.


How has the adoption of critical race theory,⁢ systemic⁣ racism ideology, and DEI initiatives by the Democratic Party contributed to a decline in race relations, as‌ observed in Gallup’s poll

The celebration​ of Martin Luther ​King Jr. Day is ‍an ⁣ironic paradox, as it honors values that are despised by ⁣many on the left. MLK’s⁢ message of judging individuals based⁢ on their character rather than their skin color directly contradicts the leftists’ narrative that values people based on their race.

It is important to note that many ‍on​ the left did ​not agree with MLK’s nonviolent movement of⁣ protest in the 1960s. Figures like Stokely Carmichael, the originator of the black nationalist ⁤movement ⁣and the Black Panthers, openly denounced MLK’s vision and called for the⁢ destruction of ​Western civilization. However,⁣ many followers of this​ radical movement went on‌ to join⁤ institutions⁣ of ​higher education, earn advanced degrees in African studies or ‍grievance studies, and now hold positions of power and influence in ⁢various sectors of society.

While these radicals were rising⁤ to leadership positions,⁤ the majority of Americans embraced MLK’s vision of judging individuals by their character, not their skin color. ⁣The phrase “I don’t see color” became a common expression ⁣of support for this⁣ vision. ‌In fact, a Gallup poll conducted in 2002 ​revealed that nearly 70‍ percent of Americans, both black and white, rated race relations as either good or‌ very good.

Ironically,‌ it was during the second term of the first black president that ​race relations started to deteriorate. ⁣According to Gallup’s 2021 poll, ⁤less than 44 percent of Americans now‌ rate race relations⁣ as good or very good. One major reason ​for this decline can be attributed ‍to the mass adoption of ‌critical ⁤race theory (CRT), systemic racism ideology, and‍ diversity, equity, and inclusion ⁤(DEI) initiatives by the Democratic Party.

As a member of the black population, I align ⁣with MLK’s vision and reject⁤ the ‍radical​ agenda that uses racial disparities ⁣as a means to reshape the‌ country.

One concerning aspect of⁢ the left’s agenda is ​the push for ​diversity, equity, and ‍inclusion (DEI) measures that could have unintended consequences. Some proponents of DEI suggest ⁤that the name of MLK’s holiday should‌ be changed to “Oppressed People’s Day” ‍for the ⁢sake of ‍equity. This proposal may seem exaggerated, but it highlights the potential dangers of‍ DEI initiatives when taken to the extreme.

For instance, both the American Bar⁣ Association and the American Medical Association have released statements supporting DEI or adjusting standards to ensure⁤ diversity. They argue‍ that lowering standards ‌will not negatively impact the quality of professionals. However, proud black Americans‌ have been passing and exceeding these standards since the 1800s, ‌even in the⁣ face of overt racism. The idea that standards ⁣need to ⁣be lowered in the name⁤ of equity is offensive to those who have worked hard ‌to achieve their goals.

California and Delaware have already lowered the passing ⁣scores for ​their bar exams in the name of equity, ‌and other states are considering following suit. The ⁣Federation‌ of State Medical Boards has also made changes to medical school scoring methods in an effort to ‍address disparities between races. While not explicitly stated, these changes are seen by some as a step ⁢towards increased diversity.

However, the‌ root cause of racial disparities is⁤ often overlooked -⁤ the‍ crisis of fatherlessness in black ⁣American households. Over the years, the black community has ​seen a significant increase in fatherless ‌homes, with 80 percent of ‌families⁤ being led by‌ single mothers. This trend has had detrimental‌ effects on the⁤ black community,⁤ and even left-leaning scholars have recognized the ⁤link‍ between single parenting, inequality, and social mobility.

It‌ is essential⁤ to acknowledge ⁣the ‌impact of fatherlessness and address the root ‌causes of​ racial disparities rather than‍ relying solely on DEI ​measures‍ that may not effectively address these issues.

In conclusion, the celebration​ of MLK Day serves as a reminder of the paradox within‌ the left. While MLK’s values of judging ‍individuals by their character are ‌honored, many on⁢ the left continue to promote ideologies that focus on racial ⁤divisions. It is crucial for society​ to recognize and address the root causes of racial ‍disparities, such as fatherlessness, rather than relying on diversity and equity measures that may not ⁤effectively address ‍these issues.



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