<p>I dont either</p>
<p>How sad. Most of the postings indicate an extremely juandiced interpretation of AA. As a disabled vet w/18.8 yrs svc to my country, I only want to be seen as equal with any other applicant. However I can assure you that here in Middle TN, that isn't happening, even with the CRA of '64. And IT IS because of my skin color that I'm being denied a fair shot. I've been told as much by informed parties.' 'Too uppity' for my kind' and 'not knowing my place,' as it were! </p>
<p>Am I bitter, yeah, some. But I gave honorable service, my body and my life to this nation and its flag. I have seen how non-svc connected Blacks are routinely blocked out. It's real, young folks. It's no joke and it's not imagination. When I remind these folks of the legal statues/regulations they are obligated to follow to protect my rights to engage and pursue fulfillment, they are resentful that I know the law and call them accountable to its tenants. </p>
<p>And I know of no Black person who wants or is willing to take a position just so a firm can meet a quota. However, white privilge admissions and hirings happen all the time. Family connections to alma maters, family friends with businesses or business connections grease the skids everyday. Is that fair to me, or anyone else straight off the street, as it were, coming in thru the door? AA IS NOT reverse discrimination. </p>
<p>A disabled vet who has seen it up close and personal!</p>
<p>To take it further: When I studied the state law code, I found that the state legislature has written its own version of the CRA '64 so that its Title VI Compliance Commission can only report on itself. It can't investigate any entity of state or municipal government for violations or failings of Title VI compliance. And guess what, all government entities here know that and act accordingly. This state is rife with violations of the federal regulations concerning Title VI compliance, but since the Compliance Commission has no investigative authority or powers over them, complaints are ignored or outright refused, contracting opportunities are denied to Black firms and vendors. Who's overseeing all this denial? Department heads,following longstanding practices of old, say, "We know what best for our coloreds!"
This is the mindset up and down the authority chain. Trying to get pass it to get the attention of federal officials is damn near impossible. Especially when your senior senator in Wash, DC blocks all inquiries into complaint investigations. Now, tell me about how advantageous I have it? How I'm being given preferential treatment? How Blacks have taken over all aspects of American business, education and government. Yeah, please show me!</p>