The unwelcome fact here is that, contrary to a widely-held and popularized belief, all people are not "created equal". We have yet to come to grips with this.
What should be a reasonable goal here would be to give everyone an equal opportunity to perform up to whatever level they're capable of, without discrimination based on [race, gender, etc., etc.]. I think most people would agree with that.
But guaranteeing equal outcomes for everyone? That's entirely unrealistic. Some people are geniuses, some are retards, and there's a whole continuum in between.
Couple things: one, whether or not you believe in socialism (I do, kinda-sorta), their slogan is a good one:
From each according to their ability, to each according to their need
Now if only that were actually put into practice somewhere, some time ...
The other thing is my take on racism:
I take racism personally. Selfishly, actually. Not that I feel oppressed or discriminated against (I'm a white male).
But because racism robs me of the talents and hard work of so many people.
Without racism, the world would be much fuller of able, competent people working and contributing to the overall good of humanity.
Think of the inventions, the works of art, the advances in any field that depend on the work and engagement of qualified people.
Then think of the huge pool of people that is kept from contributing because of racism, and solely because of it; not because of any character flaws or lack of talent, intelligence or willingness to work.
That's why I have this selfish, opportunistic take on racism. I think if more people did that we might see more real action in addressing and eliminating that particular evil, instead of the window dressing (DEI, identity politics) that we have now that fixes NOTHING.