Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action will cause more harm than good

Students walk through a gate at Harvard University on Thursday in Cambridge, Mass. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. (AP Photo/Michael Casey)

The Supreme Court’s landmark decision banning colleges and universities from considering race in admissions is a wake-up call for those who believe our nation has made significant progress regarding racial equality.

It hasn’t.