If you think meritocracy inevitably means white domination, you’re either a white racist or a supporter of DEI.
Stephen A. Smith, the sportscaster, is the latter and is convinced that talk of neutral standards is a tool of white supremacy.
by Rich Lowry
Colorblindness supposedly equals race-consciousness.
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Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome, Inglewood, Calif., Oct 23, 2024.
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If you think meritocracy inevitably means white domination, you’re either a white racist or a supporter of DEI.
Stephen A. Smith, the sportscaster, is the latter and is convinced that talk of neutral standards is a tool of white supremacy.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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If you think meritocracy inevitably means white domination, you’re either a white racist or a supporter of DEI.
Stephen A. Smith, the sportscaster, is the latter and is convinced that talk of neutral standards is a tool of white supremacy.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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