Earlier quoted context omitted.
This reminds how europeans justified slavery: "they are barbarians. We are making them a favor by owning them. We give them civilization" btw, russians are officially considered colored in US as I understand.
> btw, russians are officially considered colored in US as I understand. “Colored” is not something one is “officially considered” in the US on the basis of national origin, so you are wrong not only in detail but even on broad outline.
I'm not versed on the vocabulary. In this context, the meaning is close to "protected class" (what is the opposite of being asian while you are applying for college)