I really dont care what race he identifies with. Its his business not mine, and has no effect on my life.
What I do care about is him receiving a scholarship, while deceiving others about his race and his past struggles. This takes the potential scholarship away from applicants who meet the requirements. We can all say that Oprah is racist because its a scholarship for black men. But what does everyone say on here? No one should be allowed to tell anyone what to do with their money. That is why its THEIR money! They have a right to spend it however they want to. Oprah chooses to express herself by giving black men scholarships. That is her right as an American. Its her money. If you believe in freedom of expression, you cant bitch how someone chooses to spend their own money.
This guy knew that the scholarship was for BLACK men, not white men who identify as black and lie about their race and background. That is like me saying, "Well, I sort of feel disabled today, so let me apply for a disabilities scholarship" while taking that money away from REAL disabled people (blind, deaf, in a wheelchair) who really need the money. I mean, I can always say that since I wear glasses, I am visually impaired, thus a disabilities scholarship should be awarded for me. But seriously, that would be unethical to do.
People should be more outraged that he lied and stole money, as oppose to him saying hes black. To me, the former is more egregious.