Can you spot any interns of color in their 100 intern selfie with Paul Ryan.........looking, looking......hmmm.......can't seem to find any??!! In a previous post, it was mentioned that racism against Blacks in the United States is so much more than the police shootings. In addition to many factors mentioned, a less noticed observation was included that Blacks continue to be overlooked for lucrative jobs not because they do not have the education and experience to match a White candidate's qualifications but because an all White interview panel may not believe they will fit into cliques established at White majority organization or agencies or departments. This picture supports that fact. Surely, out of 100 Capitol Hill interns, it is unbelievable and a great shame that any one looking at this selfie cannot readily identify ANY Black intern. Even worse is that Paul Ryan, the Speaker-of-the House does not have common sense to realize that such a selfie would be offensive to so many people at such a racially charged period since it only reflect the racist employment disservices to people of color. Instead, his simple-minded reaction lies solely on the basis that he is setting a selfie record. This is a clear indication that people of color, primarily Blacks, will continue to be denied opportunities to become successful in the United States.
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