Sorry if I came off as condescending, that wasn&#x27;t my intention. I once held a similar position as yours, but it was because I wasn&#x27;t well read about the subtleties of white supremacy and power structures. That changed as soon as I first read Malcolm X and had my mind blown as a teenager. I thought maybe you also didn&#x27;t see it, but now I realize you do see it but don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s about power. My apologies.<p>But yes we disagree. Of course all individuals should be given respect and opportunity, no one is arguing otherwise. The fact of the matter is that that&#x27;s not the current state of the world. We can talk about fairness and equal treatment all we want, but that doesn&#x27;t address the systemic racism that is happening right this second. People of color don&#x27;t have the time to wait around for white people to decide to be respectful and fair. I don&#x27;t see any way to overcome it than from a yielding of power.<p>I&#x27;m down to find common ground, but it has to be on something concrete, not vague ideas of fairness (which are subjective anyways). I personally think it&#x27;s silly to have diversity initiatives led by white men. What do you suggest?