Here’s the thing about diversity in corporate America: it’s not that people who push for it don’t care. They just miss the bigger picture.
Sure, seeing more diverse faces in entertainment and boardrooms feels like progress. But what good is it if most people are still struggling to make rent? This is where Bernie Sanders got it right. He didn’t ignore identity or throw marginalized groups under the bus. Instead, he united people through a simple truth: whether you’re Black, white, Asian, or Hispanic, you probably worry about paying your bills.
Think about it. When was the last time a CEO getting a promotion helped you afford healthcare? When did a TV star’s success make it easier for regular folks to pay for college? The math just doesn’t add up.
The Democrats know this, deep down. But there’s a catch: talking about class means confronting corporate power. And that’s tough to do when those same corporations fund your campaigns.
Here’s the real kicker: the loudest voices calling for “representation” often belong to elite members of those same underrepresented groups. They’re fighting for a seat at the exclusive table instead of building a bigger table for everyone.
Want to make a real difference? Fight for universal healthcare. Push for a higher minimum wage. These changes lift everyone up – Black, white, brown, all of us. That’s the kind of progress worth fighting for, not just making sure there’s diversity in the one percent.
Because at the end of the day, having more diverse faces in power means little if most people still can’t afford to see a doctor.