HGCC
Well-Known Member
That's because you are looking at thing now with your frame of reference, it doesnt make sense because your life experiences arent the same as those people. Nobody can deny that historically being black gay or a woman meant you were going to be marginalized and not have many opportunities. Overcoming that is still a big deal for a lot of people. So when someone from whatever group achieves something, they like to acknowledge that as a "I did this so can you" type of thing.I don't think it's fair or wise to hire people based on skin color or gender. I think people should b hired for there ability weather they b Man, Women, Black ,White or purple I think people should b hired based on there qualifications. For instance the new White house spoke women. First thing she says is I am the first black gay women to hold this position. As if that has any bearing whatsoever on the qualifications for the job. That makes no sense to me.
I interpret it kind of the same way as "I never thought a kid from such a small town could achieve such big dreams." It's just an acknowledgement of overcoming something broadly seen as a hindrance or challenge.
Also worth noting is that you are listening to a speech, there's certain elements that you stick in there that are kind of tropes. Like starting an essay with "the dictionary defines blah blah blah."