Again, Kendi believes that Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy has been distorted. Many assume that his vision has been achieved, when in reality, the United States remains highly unequal. Like most antiracist activists, King’s fundamental goal was
equality, not integration. The fact that students perform better with teachers of their same race reflects the importance of creating protected spaces: by insulating people from the effects of racism, protected spaces help them perform to their fullest potential.