Consider that you are a shareholder of the employer, or a customer of the employer, or a fellow employee. Wouldn’t you prefer that the employer hire the best candidate for the job regardless of their background?

It’s unfortunate that Cody had a rough life, but it’s not the job of his employer to help his. They aren’t a charity after all.

I also don’t know where racism played into your example at all so it’s weird you bring it up. It seems to be entirely about SES.