From WSJopinion: The University of Montana judged submissions to an MLK-themed essay contest on their content instead of the writer’s race. Big mistake, writes HMDatMi
On Oct. 7, 2019, student protesters prevented the then acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan from addressing the audience. Image: Jim Lo Scalzo/ShutterstockThe University of Montana asked students, staff and community members to participate in an essay contest on the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
When the school released the results last month, Montana students and race activists across the country accused university officials of racism and disrespect. That’s because all four winners were white. Turns out some would rather the school had honored King by judging entrants on the color of their skin rather than the content of their submissions.
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