There are absolutely underprivileged people of every race! I happened to grow up around poor hispanics <i>and</i> whites. I would say on average that the hispanics have actually faired a bit better due to (imho) a stronger family culture that offered a bit of a support net.<p>A lot of the poor white people I know ended up in legal trouble or worse, actually dead.<p>The solution that I would advocate for is one of individual responsibility and confidence to make your own choices. Nearly everyone I grew up around (regardless of race) thought it was &quot;lame&quot; that I was into technology. Having the strength to follow your passions in the face of that pressure is key. In fact I would say pressure from people of my own background to continue their lifestyle was <i>much</i> harder to overcome than the small amount of discrimination I&#x27;ve faced in the professional world.<p>It sounds almost too good to be true, but in the tech industry, if you can write great code you will succeed.