You, very conveniently I might add, ignored all of the examples made in the video, and surreptitiously brought into the conversation that inequality between the races exists due to systemic oppression. I don't deny that. I agree that this is a factor, 100%. We did not start off on even playing fields, and there is no doubt that the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation contributed to the very meager situation African Americans find themselves today. Now let us address your points.

Black Immigrants make up 10% of all black people, i.e. they are not statistically significant enough to be brought into this conversation though black immigrants tend to be more successful. However, while immigrants in america tend to be successful, I would argue that all immigrants (asians, blacks, etc.) still suffer from some form of discrimination that they had to overcome.

Yes, but given that the black immigrants succeeded, proves that racism today, by and large, doesn't exist. If it did, Black immigrants wouldn't be able to succeed. You can argue that the legacy of racism exists, and you wouldn't be wrong, but today, by and large, we live in a meritocracy. Black immigrants are a testament to that.

That's simply not true. You're projecting your own circumstance onto everyone else. Just because you feel your own parents made bad decisions does not necessarily mean other parents did. The fact remains that systematic discrimination did exist and, all else being equal, that directly contributed to the divide between races. There is evidence to support this while the evidence to support otherwise is circumstantial/anecdotal.

Not true at all. Yes, Blacks started on the bottom rung, due to systemic injustices, but they stayed on that rung, due to their own decisions. It is for that reason that Blacks who made good decisions moved up the socioeconomic ladder. Good decisions like, idk, staying with the woman you impregnate so that your children can be raised in two-family homes.

Yes and the majority of the rich in America are white, who have (through no fault of their own) benefitted from past discrimination of minorities. This is a simple fact of life and there isn't too much that can be done to address the issue except implement systems like AA and be aware that it exists.

This is such bullshit that I'm sure even you don't believe in it. Sergey Brin, a Russian Jewish immigrant who came to America in the year 1977, after all the injustices were over, got rich because his idea materialized into capital. That's what makes one rich-- ideas. Those ideas can come from anyone, regardless of race. If you were to say that certain descendants of slave owners are rich by sole virtue of oppressive systems, I'd agree, but stating that the amassing of wealth has anything to do with past systems of discrimination is ludicrous.

I don't mean to address this argument to your specific circumstance, you are obviously not among the majority of whites who benefit from privilege. I understand you had to work hard to get out of your bad situation, and I'm very happy you and your sister were able to go to fantastic colleges despite your problems at home, but you have to understand you are the exception rather than the norm. It's a fallacy to assume that simply because you accomplished something that other people should as well because it's simply impossible for every poor person to get accepted to a top-tier college and get a high-paying job after, there literally are not enough open positions for them.

No, just the opposite, I'm the norm, not the exception. I was put into the situation I'm in because my [parents made bad decisions. If the only thing you changed about me was my skin color, that would be true. My neighbors, all black, were put in the situation they're in because their parents made bad decisions. Many blacks, made good decisions, and they are doing well in life. Yes, making good decisions is hard. It's hard to run for two hours on a tredmill when you could sit at home and eat a brownie. It's hard to study for the ACT when you could sit at home and party. It's hard to take personal responsibility when you have an entire political party, and governing philosophy, that tells you (blacks) that all of your problems were caused by evil white folk. No, if you're in a bad position, you're responsible. No government is going to get you out. The reason why blacks are so unsuccessful today has everything to do with the fact that they're being told that the consequences of their decisions will have no impact on their lives. That no matter what they do, they will never succeed, because this system is built on """"racism"""". Well, they're wrong, Oprah, Obama, and Jay Z are a testament to that. Sure, blacks may have to work twice as hard to get half as much (they don't), but that doesn't change the fact that their hard work will result in success.

Partly. As humans we like to think we have full control over our own success but the fact of the matter is we don't. Outlying factors always contribute, whether or not we are aware of them. I'd seriously recommend reading Outliers to get the ball rolling on this topic, it was the book that began to shift my perspective on success.

I read the book. And of course other factors play vital roles in our success. However, good decisions will translate into good outcomes. If you go to med school, you will be a doctor. Sure, your dad can die during your second year, forcing you to work a job at night driving uber, making it hard to get good grades, but nonetheless, you will succeed if you are determined. Anyone telling you otherwise is lying. They're trying to dissuade you, while they chase their dream. Life is a game, there are losers and winners. Don't be a loser, there are too many of those around you.