“By contrast, people in the front of the room were less likely to be aware of the privilege they were born into. All they can see is 10 feet between them and their goal.”
“Your job — as students who are receiving an education — is to be aware of your privilege. And use this particular privilege called “education” to do your best to achieve great things, all the while advocating for those in the rows behind you.”
Sure they complained but they DID do something about it, they tried hard, aimed, and shot for their goal. If they missed, they missed.
The students in the back that got it in had "better" aim or more "luck" than those that didn't. So the REAL point is that the privileged kids in the front row didn't have to have as good aim or luck.