The Latest Breaking News from Affirmative Action

Australia’s only female prime minister marks 30th anniversary of ALP’s affirmative action rule by advocating for its adoption across federal parliament

Activists against diversity, equity and inclusion feel the 6-3 conservative majority will aid workplace lawsuits

Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the numbers of Black students in their new freshman classes, the first admitted since a Supreme Court ruling struck down affirmative action in higher education

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.…

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Explore legal challenges against race-based programs citing the 14th Amendment and its historical context versus modern interpretations.