>I was going to be able to eat this week, but after having spent the past 14 years of my life getting a bachelor’s degree in English, getting a master’s degree in creative writing

This has nothing to do with the color of her skin, and actually this entire article seems part of a growing trend in American society wherein negative life outcomes are handwaved away with excuses of racism and sexism, as opposed to critical self introspection.

Good on you for dedicating 14 years of your life to subjects you were passionate about. Now welcome to the real world where certain skills are simply not in high demand.

This is stereotypical millennial entitlement, irrationally justified by false victimhood. Par for the course with Slate.