Black/ White/ Green

We were discussing in class on Tuesday whether it's a matter of being white or having green that allows you to be considered privileged. I think that having money really does hold precedence over all else, but that's not to say that white people don't benefit regardless. But I do think that money can fade the color of a persons skin in the eyes of the public, making the fact that money is prevalent more important than any other details. Also, I feel as if education fades color too (from what I have witnessed at least) . In a classroom setting at any school I have attended people aren't treated differently based on the color of their skin. Education is something that is of greater importance I think. I know that not all learning institutions are like this, I've been lucky enough to experience tolerance throughout my educational journey. I think it is valid to say that some things do surpass color in some instances, but I don't understand why it takes something, B, to make A acceptable.