Actor Clifton Duncan has been praised for standing up against “diversity hiring”, saying it is an “insult” to minorities and hollows out their achievements.
He is an actor known for appearing in TV serials such as. NCIS: New Orleans, Flesh and Bone, The Good Fightwho dove into his ..
Mr Duncan said the persistent feeling that minorities only got where they were because of “diversity” policies was extremely discouraging.
I earned my master's degree from the best theater conservatory in the United States.
Only 2% of applicants are successful.
Some of my incredibly talented classmates auditioned multiple times to get in.
I got in the first time.
I had secured a great agent and was meeting with major casting directors…
— Clifton Duncan (@cliftonaduncan) January 11, 2024
“That uncertainty is at the heart of my issue with diversity hiring,” he wrote in a Jan. 10 post.
“On the one hand, I've certainly benefited because of the color of my skin. I'm glad that people are trying to support minorities like me,” Duncan continued. “On the other hand, I've had people of all races in my corner since I was 16 years old, long before 'Wakeness' came out. Everyone told me I had a long career ahead of me. I expected that, and I made good on that promise.”
Duncan first received his acting credits in 2009 when he was a teenager, but he began his acting career in 2011 on television and has also appeared on stage.
The actor went on to write, “That's why I refuse to hire 'diversity'. I didn't need it.” That's an insult to a minority with no self-respect. It overshadows everything I've ever done because I don't know how much of my success is due to me and how much is due to white guilt. ”
Duncan concluded that he had torn “diversity” practices to shreds, saying he had gotten to where he was through talent and hard work and didn't need DEI.
Some of us don't need to be looked down upon by a bunch of “progressive” haters trying to fix what wasn't broken.
Some of us know exactly what we bring to the table and we know our value.
Some of us actually strive for excellence and prefer to shine with our strengths.
He also excoriated those who claimed he was not black enough because he refused to be “woke.”
“If you think you need DEI to be successful in this day and age, the problem is not the ‘system.’ The problem is not the ‘pipo.’”
“You're the problem,” he said sharply.
The post also drew praise from X chief Elon Musk, who responded, “Well said.”
Well said
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 11, 2024
Musk recently spoke out about diversity, equity, and inclusion during a lively exchange with left-wing NBA owner Mark Cuban, who has made repeated desperate attempts to justify implementing DEI policies into his business. attacked the practice of sexual (DEI).
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