Reparation Plan Fails, And The Reasons Are Black And White

Still, blaming the world and seeking to make others pay, through special programs that fail miserably and accomplish nothing, or by straight-up monetarily rewarding a racial group for failure, will create division, hatred & ultimately confrontation;

Milt Harris , Bio and Archives--June 19, 2026

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A plan to provide enhanced guidance and special opportunities for black students in Oakland has failed miserably, and the reason should come as no surprise.

Five years ago, the Oakland Unified School District initiated a groundbreaking effort to address the longstanding disparities between Black students and their contemporaries. This initiative, called “Reparations for Black Students,” made ambitious promises and received significant publicity, along with the support of district leaders who committed to closing achievement gaps and improving outcomes by 2026.

The very premise for the new “R-Word” is incredibly flawed

Over the last several decades, the word retarded has become known as the “R-Word.” The word itself comes from the word # which means to slow down, inhibit, or delay. It is still frequently used in the medical field and other lines of work to describe situations where the growth or progress of something has been slowed.

When someone was a slow learner academically, they were said to be retarded. The term was not meant to be cruel, but over time, it became a slang term people used frequently to describe anyone who made a mistake or acted irresponsibly.

Naturally, even though it is only a word, the left, in their attempt to justify their existence, vilified the term and decided that intellectual disability or developmental disability were better descriptions.

However, you won't hear any Democrats or leftists crying and whining to have reparations, the new “R-Word” relegated to the dump heap, even though the new “R-Word” is blatantly racist and carries financial consequences for innocent citizens.

The very premise for the new “R-Word” is incredibly flawed. In fact, it is so flawed that any........

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