HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

A top affirmative action lawyer said that some companies are caving to DEI criticism because ‘they’re wimps’

Neal Katyal said that many fears over legal retribution are unwarranted.

Fortune · Oct 10, 2024

US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive military

A bench trial began last week in Baltimore federal court in a civil case over affirmative action at American military academies

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

New Zealand's Maori Rights Under Threat In Political Turmoil

Controversy surrounds New Zealand's Maori Language Week as political leaders clash over affirmative action for Maori people, sparking a broader debate on I...

Top News · Sep 18, 2024

Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana. The bill, which has been years in the making, is the result of several actors, allies and activists lobbying and protesting for over a decade.…

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024

Elite US colleges see Black enrollment drop after affirmative action strike-down

Amherst College and Tufts University report lower number of Black students this year as white enrollment increases

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2024

Minority College Applications On The Rise Despite Supreme Court Rulings Ending Affirmative Action

Applicants identifying as a minority race or ethnicity increased by 11% compared to last year

Latin Times · Aug 23, 2024

Latinos admitted to MIT drop sharply in first class since Supreme Court's affirmative action ban

M.I.T. president said the class is "outstanding" yet does not bring "the same degree of broad racial and ethnic diversity" the institution strives for

Latin Times · Aug 22, 2024

Supreme Court Briefs Filed By Attorney General Kamala Harris

Knowing all that we know, I struggle to see how putting Harris in the White House would "save conservatism."

Reason · Aug 11, 2024

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

Fueled by the Supreme Court’s June 2023 ruling that bans affirmative action in higher education, conservative lawmakers across the country have advanced their own state bans on diversity initiatives, especially those that might make students feel shame or guilt for past harms against people of color.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2024

Judge throws out rightwing affirmative action lawsuit against Texas university

Ruling in favor of University of Texas at Austin is setback for movement that ended race-conscious admissions

The Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2024