During Williams’ prime employment years he was offered positions from numerous colleges only to find many of them were offered in an effort to add more African American members to their staff. When going for an interview Williams always stated he “wouldn’t be an affirmative action hire” (100). Williams did not want to be subject to discrimination even if it benefited him because he wanted to be hired for his skills not his skin. By rejecting what one could call “positive discrimination” Williams proved his belief that African Americans did not need to be subject to any discrimination and that they can break free from the bonds of these racial …show more content…
In reality, African Americans are subjected to different standards. Like Williams said, racial profiling happens all the time. Many employers and even educators maintain the mindset that because and African American comes from a rough background or does not have the same resources as everyone else, they should be given special treatment, but this only furthers discrimination. While African Americans can fight against this, all races should fight along with them. If I, as a white person but especially as a Christian, witness racial discrimination in my future career or society, I should feel compelled to do something about the situation. Proverbs 22:2 explains, “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of all of them.” This verse can be taken in many ways: rich and poor; male and female; black and white; because the verse proves the point that the Lord made everyone. Because the Lord created all, everyone bears the image of God inwardly and outwardly. God has made everyone with capability to succeed and excel. We as brothers and sisters in Christ should see everyone as equals and not one race as superior. We should fight to change the mindsets of others so that African Americans and other races under discrimination do not fight alone. I truly believe we