Former Georgia Bulldogs track star Keturah Orji will compete Friday, Aug. 2 in a qualification round of the triple jump at the Paris Olympics.
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I have no doubt this is a good person. But is it not a very racist statement for you to say especially women of color. Or even just women? If her knowledge is that valuable why does she not see the value of helping all people? Or is her UGA education so poor she is limited in who she can help. Sounds like a white male attitude just a few decades in the past.
No, this is about equity. It's not discrimination to focus your help on a group that is disadvantaged relative to others. Women of color have been largely unable to participate in many of the programs that have enabled others to build and transfer wealth across generations. Helping them doesn't hurt others. She's trying to level the playing field.
I am not sure if you read past the 1st paragraph. She is referring to educating women of color in the world of finance, investing, etc. After graduating from UGA with a degree in Finance, I worked for the 2nd largest bank in Atlanta. At one point my job involved reaching out to under served communities in Atlanta and working with the City of Atlanta to enhance their citizens understanding of banking and finance. Guess who showed up most, women of color. A large portion of our society has limited knowledge of the financial world. As a white man, it was difficult for many to relate to me or my message. At one seminar I had left some of my handouts at the office and asked my assistant to bring them to me. I asked her to stay for the presentation and the following Q & A. The attendants that day were much more involved than other such events and during the Q & A, many of the questions were directed to my assistant, who happened to be a "woman of color". With all that said, I am proud of this young Bulldog and her desire to help others like her. It makes perfect sense to me.
