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Race
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The fallout from the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision has already begun
Diversity advocates are pushing to end legacy admissions while conservatives are taking steps that will make it harder for students of color to go to college, critics say.
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A voice that has shaped the court and the country: One year of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
In her first year on the Supreme Court, Jackson's words have offered historical context as the majority-conservative bench has weighed in on rights for historically marginalized groups.
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What will happen without affirmative action in colleges? University leaders fear a lapse in diversity efforts.
University presidents and education reform advocates are decrying the Supreme Court opinion, calling the decision "a true step back."
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The Supreme Court ends affirmative action in college admissions
Since 1978, the court has allowed colleges and universities to consider the race of applicants. That decision was reaffirmed repeatedly until the current ruling by the court’s conservative majority.
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‘Vote, run, win and lead’: Counting Black women’s seats at the table
An annual report lays out what has changed for Black women’s representation in elected office — and what still has barely budged.
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'Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters' explores the legacy of the Black musician who made 'Hound Dog' a hit
A new biography captures “Big Mama” Thornton's unapologetic life and the ways it transcended genres and gender norms beyond her bluesy hit song and the “Elvis moment.”
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The woman who would be the Cherokee voice in Congress
For generations, the federal government has shaped the lives of Cherokee people. Kim Teehee wants to use the long-promised place in Congress to repair the harm.
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Olympian sprinter Tori Bowie’s surprising death illustrates the lack of support for Black maternal health, advocates say
Her death has amplified calls for institutional support for Black women and meaningful policy change to save more lives.
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The 19th’s fellows reflect on the meaning of freedom in honor of Juneteenth
The federal holiday is a call to action, a source of pride and a reason for hope, our fellows write.
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What a teacher’s little red book taught the world about the Tulsa massacre
Mary E. Jones Parrish’s 1923 book, “Events of the Tulsa Disaster,” continues to educate as a result of her great-granddaughter’s efforts to further her legacy.