Affirmative Action

Hasan Minhaj. Brown man with black hair and beard wears grey shirt and black pants and holds hands up in front of screen with pink chart and text and beige background

Sameer Rao Oct 29, 2018 2:15PM EDT

WATCH: Hasan Minhaj Denounces Asian Americans Fighting Affirmative Action

The comedian breaks down the importance of affirmative action in higher education—and how a group of Asian Americans is using anti-Black rhetoric in an attempt to dismantle it.

Brown people protest outside. One board cardboard sign reads, "I believe in affirmative action."

Kenrya Rankin Jul 5, 2018 1:11PM EDT

Trump Administration Reverses Education Affirmative Action Policy

“This is a wholly political attack.”

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Sameer Rao Oct 5, 2017 5:07PM EDT

The Department of Justice is Reportedly Investigating Harvard's Affirmative Action Policy

“It speaks volumes that Jeff Sessions’ Justice Department is prioritizing attacking affirmative action at a time when White nationalists are marching openly in the streets.”

Asian women and men hold black sign with white text on grey street in front of green trees and brown and grey buildings and blue sky

Sameer Rao Aug 16, 2017 3:43PM EDT

READ: Asian-American Activists Issue Call to Resist White Supremacist Violence, Complicity in Open Letter

“It falls on all of us to resist White supremacy, including efforts to be co-opted by White supremacists who do not and have never had our communities’ interests at heart.”

Seven protestors hold red, white and blue signs that say "Diversity equals success," and "Out of many, one America" and "Diversity works."

Victor Goode Jun 23, 2016 1:51PM EDT

On Race and Education: What Today's Affirmative Action Decision Really Means

Victor Goode breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin—and how it will impact students of color across the country.

Kenrya Rankin Jun 23, 2016 11:25AM EDT

SCOTUS Issues Opinions on Immigration, Tribal Court Jurisdiction and Affirmative Action

Here is everything you need to know about the Court’s latest rulings.

Victor Goode Feb 18, 2016 9:59AM EST

A People’s History of Antonin Scalia, Conservative Warrior

The late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has received hosannas from all directions. Here, Victor Goode considers his right-wing cred, his “originalist” read of the Constitution, and his hypocrisy on the bench.

Kenrya Rankin Dec 10, 2015 2:52PM EST

ICYMI: That Time Antonin Scalia Suggested That 'Slower-Track Schools' Work Better for Blacks

The Supreme Court heard a retread of the landmark affirmative action case Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin yesterday. The whole court’s view is still unclear, but folks are really not happy with Justice Scalia’s take on it.

Qimmah Saafir Apr 6, 2015 1:43PM EDT

ICYMI: Mindy Kaling's Brother Pretended to be Black on His Med School Apps

Mindy’s self-described nemesis brings trolling to a whole new level.

Julianne Hing Nov 17, 2014 12:58PM EST

UNC, Harvard Sued for Discriminating Against Asians in Admissions

Asians are putting themselves at the frontlines of the fight to end affirmative action in college admissions.

Julianne Hing Sep 26, 2014 2:44PM EDT

Poll: Californians' Support for Affirmative Action on the Rise

Affirmative action may not be political anathema after all.

Julianne Hing Aug 26, 2014 2:29PM EDT

Low-Income Student Enrollment Stagnates at Elite Colleges

Even though the numbers of low-income students has grown in the same time period.

Julianne Hing Jul 15, 2014 5:26PM EDT

UT Austin's Affirmative Action Safe After Fifth Circuit Affirms Prior Ruling

Affirmative action supporters can breathe a sigh of relief. For now.

Jamilah King Apr 28, 2014 9:30AM EDT

Donald Sterling's Words Shed Light on Years of Racist Practices

Jay Smooth gets it right about accountability.

Imara Jones Apr 28, 2014 7:00AM EDT

Cliven Bundy, Donald Sterling and Affirmative Action

The spectacle of racist rancher Cliven Bundy and racist NBA owner Donald Sterling underscore why minority political and economic rights cannot rest solely upon majority rule.