Racial Equity
Reversing Course in Race-Conscious College Admissions
This is the first blog post of the Affirmative Action in Higher Education Expert Series on race-conscious college admissions policies.
An Alabama Brawl and the Power of Black Resistance
Violent ideologies, a brawl divided on racial lines, and collective resistance—the Montgomery boat brawl was generations in the making.
Future State: Listening to Chicago’s Gig Workers’ Needs in the New Economy
New America Chicago and The Workers Lab sit down with gig workers to develop policy and tech-driven solutions for a modern workforce.
The Alley: One Murder, Eight Life Sentences, Many Questions
New America’s newest podcast is uncovering the truth behind the 8th & H murder case that shook the local DC community and the nation.
The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action: America’s “Deservedness” Myth
SCOTUS’s affirmative action decision not only says a lot about education but America’s prevailing economic narrative of who deserves what.
You Are Here Because You Belong
A conversation with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Affirmative Action Coalition about their advocacy efforts in support of affirmative action.
Leveraging Our Legal and Educational Systems to Expand Opportunity for Students of Color
A conversation with “recovering lawyer” and academic researcher Dr. Liliana Garces on affirmative action.
Reaffirming Lived Experiences in the College Admissions Process
A conversation with Dr. OiYan Poon on the complexities of college admissions and enrollment management.
Embracing Racial Equity Throughout All Parts of Higher Education
A conversation with David Hawkins admissions and enrollment management expert on centering racial equity in the admissions process.