He's not entirely wrong. Matter fact, him and Jemele both are right to an extent, but like the old saying goes the truth is somewhere in the middle. Jemele is right in that these kids are often destined for failure growing up in an environment designed to ensure that most either fail or end up mediocre and struggling. At the same time, some are able to overcome those obstacles and thrive despite the lack of resources. Some who reach success will even look back and attribute their circumstances as reason for their determination and grit.
The flipside of that coin, is we've seen folks from those backgrounds who end up being successful and still can't shake off the hood mentality. They obtain resources and still end up fukkin up which proves the validity of that tweet. We've seen examples of people who didn't grow up in poverty and still ended up wanting to be like the flunkies in the hood. The problem is deeper than money. It's one of the issues that I hope is addressed if and when reparations become a serious debate. You cannot just throw a check at ADOS without addressing the psychology that is part of the trauma in these neighborhoods.
Besides that, there are plenty of families who are hyper focused on their children's education despite their circumstances.
The flipside of that coin, is we've seen folks from those backgrounds who end up being successful and still can't shake off the hood mentality. They obtain resources and still end up fukkin up which proves the validity of that tweet. We've seen examples of people who didn't grow up in poverty and still ended up wanting to be like the flunkies in the hood. The problem is deeper than money. It's one of the issues that I hope is addressed if and when reparations become a serious debate. You cannot just throw a check at ADOS without addressing the psychology that is part of the trauma in these neighborhoods.
Besides that, there are plenty of families who are hyper focused on their children's education despite their circumstances.