Title couldn’t say it all:
With roots in European colonialism and imperialism and the Atlantic slave trade, white privilege is the societal privilege that benefits white people over non-white people in all societies in the world today.
It refers to the implicit or systemic advantages that people who are deemed white have relative to people who are not deemed white.
“Nothing better in America than to be an old white man.”
~ skibum609 ~ White Privileged Pot Smoker ~ TUSCL Profile, Dec 2007 - Sep 2020 ~ Massachusetts


Growing up, I was raised with a strong work ethic by example from my parents.
My father was a legal immigrant that grew up in a small house with a dirt floor and many sibling. He was literally "dirt" poor when he came here. Growing up, I saw my parents argue a lot over what turned out to be monetary issues. I was otherwise raised a happy child and didn't feel that I lacked for anything. I had no idea we were poor.
My parents worked hard all their life and ended up with property that was worth $1 million just before they passed. I was taught that America is the land of opportunity, not the land of promises of wealth. If you work study and work hard, your opportunities are unlimited.
The US is not perfect but I feel fortunate that I grew up here and had opportunities as long as I kept working hard. I don't begrudge people that might have more than me, I strive to be like them.
I'm approaching the end of a very long and successful career and should be able to enjoy my life in retirement from the fruits of my labor. I'm not an old white guy but don't have to be that to find success and happiness.