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“It should be the norm that every single student in this country is guaranteed a quality education no matter where they live, which tax bracket their family might fall into, or their race. And it’s unfortunate that it has to be argued so often and politicized.”
– Genel Fowler
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By Abeni Bloodworth, Chromatic Black | |
The stories we weave play a pivotal role in the tapestry of America's collective identity and values. Within this diverse and vast nation, two contrasting narratives stand in opposition – the narrative of cognitive dissonance and the narrative of truthful history. In America's journey towards confronting its violent racial history, cognitive dissonance emerges as a formidable obstacle. The term refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when an individual holds contradictory beliefs or values. When it comes to acknowledging the country's past of racial violence while seeking solutions for rectification, this cognitive dissonance becomes pronounced. America's history is marked by deeply entrenched racism, slavery, segregation, and systemic discrimination that have inflicted immeasurable harm on Black people, women, queer people, and poor people. While many recognize the undeniable historical injustices, others may struggle to reconcile these truths with the prevailing narrative of a nation founded on principles of freedom and equality for all. |  | The first narrative is steeped in the myth of American exceptionalism and meritocracy. It paints a picture of the United States as a land brimming with limitless opportunities, where success and prosperity are attainable through sheer hard work, talent, and determination. In this narrative, the American Dream takes center stage, asserting that anyone, regardless of their background, holds the potential to achieve greatness through their individual efforts. It echoes the belief in upward mobility, promoting the idea that success is within grasp for those who diligently toil and abide by the rules. | The second narrative presents a stark contrast, rooted in the truth of history and etched into the memories of black, brown, queer, and poor individuals. It paints a picture of a country marked by a deeply ingrained hierarchy of human value. | |
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Edward Blum Speaks About The Legal Battle Against Harvard University
On April 25, invited by the Houston Chinese Alliance (HCA), the director of the Project on Fair Representation, Mr. Edward Blum, who is instrumental in initiating both Fisher vs. UT and SFFA vs. Harvard cases, gave a presentation in Houston about these legal battles, and shared his views with the audience on the role of race in college admissions.
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Honest Thoughts On Affirmative Action | |
Affirmative Action Vs Race Neutral Admissions | |
Affirmative action ruling 'not fair,' Black student says | |
Must-Listen Conversations For You! | |
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Colleges As Anchor Institutions To Advance Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Listen to how dialogue, inclusion of under-heard voices, and a focus on systems change is creating better outcomes for students, staff, and community, and what it looks like to expand belonging and inclusion for opportunity for all to thrive
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Affirmative action decision is already affecting federal contracting
Amid book bans and restrictions on programming, things seem pretty rough for libraries right now. Hear from two librarians working to enhance the role of libraries democracy and civic engagement.
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Libraries: More Than Just A Place To Get Books
When the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action it set off a tsunami. One of those giant waves is already washing over federal contracting. This episode features federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Listen in!
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Leaving Legacies: Transforming College Campus Histories of Exclusion into Futures of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | |
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As institutions recover from the financial pressures of the pandemic, many may be tempted to recruit students who can pay full tuition—who are predominantly white, upper-middle class. It is critical that higher education contributes to prioritizing equity through admissions and financial aid for minority and low-income students. A campus culture that mirrors the diversity of society and values the contributions of all students and staff offers more opportunities for mentorship, critical thinking, and mutual understanding.
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What History Tells Us About Affirmative Action
| In 1974, about two-thirds of students in Detroit public schools were Black. The court had to determine the length to which it was willing to follow white families leaving integrated neighborhoods and schools. The answer was: not very far and certainly not past the suburban town line. In reflecting on the implications of this history, I am reminded of college enrollment practices such as legacy admission that today’s court left untouched, practices that will continue to favor wealthy, well-connected and predominately white students. | |  |
Affirmative Action For Rich Kids: More Than Just Legacy Admissions | |
Affirmative action for minority kids may now be dead. But a blockbuster new study, released today, finds that, effectively, affirmative action for rich kids is alive and well.
Less than half of 1% of Americans go to these prestigious private colleges. "Yet these twelve colleges account for more than 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs, a quarter of U.S. Senators, half of all Rhodes scholars, and three-fourths of Supreme Court justices appointed in the last half-century," the economists write. These schools, appear to be an important gateway to the American elite, which makes their admission policies relevant for all of us.
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The Gutting Affirmative Action is A "Clear And Present Danger" To Equal Education, Critics Say
The gutting of affirmative action upends a long-standing precedent that has benefited disadvantaged Black and Latino students in higher education. The practice has been in place since the 1960s as a tool to prevent discrimination at selective institutions, many of which historically only admitted White students.
Now universities across the country seeking diversity will be charged with finding other ways to reach Black and Latino students.
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Are You UpToDate With The Decision On Affirmative Action?
While a majority of Supreme Court Judges concurred with the decision to strike down affirmative action, there was a dissenting opinion.
Read the full Supreme Court's decision, alongside the full concurring and dissenting opinions.
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"Black College"
By Denver Team
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Creating a Diverse Student Success Infrastructure: The Key To Catalyzing Cultural Change For Today’s Student
This report presents an innovative approach for higher education institutions to better support students from diverse backgrounds through the creation of a diverse infrastructure that enables the overall institution to effectively mobilize to serve diverse student populations.
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Confronting Racism In Admissions
By Elizabeth Redden
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Is now the moment when college admission professionals will start breaking down known barriers to admission for Black students?
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Mapping Student Debt
This mapping tool shows how borrowing for college affects the nation, cities, and even neighborhoods, giving a new perspective on the way in which student debt relates to economic inequality.
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2023 Indigenous Communities Fellowship
In recognition of the longstanding history of the relationship between The Indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada, and those who continue its legacy, the 2023 Indigenous Communities Fellowship is open to all innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada.
Challenge Open: February 1, 2023
Deadline to Submit: May 11, 2023
Solve Challenge Finals: September 18, 2023
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HFFI Partnership Program
Due date: November 3, 2023
The HFFI Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program (HFFI Partnerships Program) is a new grant program under the expanded America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative. The HFFI Partnerships Program will offer funding to support local capacity and capital to establish and grow local, regional, or state food financing programs.
Leonard-Litz LGBTQ Foundation: LGBTQ+ Community Grants (New Hampshire)
Type: Foundation
Due Date: Rolling
Match Required: No Cost Share
Overview: The purpose of this program is to help LGBTQ+ people fulfill their potential by funding nonprofit organizations that advance the interests and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and with programs and services that meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people. Funding will be provided for life-affirming services that address one or more of the following focus areas:
- Health and wellness
- Crisis intervention
- Racial justice
- Advocacy and community engagement
- Social assistance and programming
Huntington National Bank: Charitable Grant Program (Wisconsin)
Type: Foundation
Due Date: Rolling
Match Required: No Cost Share
Overview: The purpose of this program is to contribute to the development of healthy, vibrant communities. Funding will support projects that improve self-sufficiency and quality of life, as well as advance social and economic equality, in communities served by the funding agency.
Support will be provided for projects in the following focus areas:
- Community revitalization and stabilization
- Community services
- Affordable housing
- Economic and community development
- Racial/social equity
National Indian Health Board
Type: Foundation
Due Date: August 18th, 2023
Match Required: No Cost Share
Overview: The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is accepting applications for two funding opportunities that can assist Tribes and Tribal organizations to scale up and strengthen their local response and preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and future pandemics.
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Infection Control Grant: Supporting Tribes and Tribal organizations to reinforce infection control measures that reduce occupational exposures in healthcare settings and provide infection control training on infection prevention and control principles.
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Infectious Disease Threat Grant: supporting Tribes and Tribal organizations in implementing layered prevention strategies to avoid infectious disease threats.
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