I am a black male who is currently considering pursuing a Master’s in Education in Educational Administration and I must say that this article is discouraging. It is likely true, but disheartening all at the same time. It was my hope that academia would help to inoculate me from the classicism and discrimination which is sadly entrenched in American society. After all, it is a sad feeling knowing that even if you do the right things that you start off at a distinct disadvantage simply because you of your race or sex. It is demoralizing. I liken it to starting a race with the knowledge that a judge has already set the limits of what you are allowed to accomplish.