America has always been considered a "melting pot" especially when referring to its big cities. However, the term "melting pot" minimizes the value of diversity by forcing different groups to conform to mainstream culture. But "melting pot" aside, the current political climate seems to challenge the notion that Americans really value diversity and a diverse society. In labor and education, diversity finds itself competing with a supposed neutral "meritocracy" that provides whiteness above all. So what is the truth? Does America really love diversity or is that as disingenuous a notion as the "American Dream?"