NYC Gazette

QUEENS, NY – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.

“Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to dismantle years of progress toward a level playing field in higher education. The court willfully ignored the fact that the remnants of racial discrimination and inequality in this country persist.

“‘The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line,’ wrote acclaimed intellectual W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903. With today’s ruling to end consideration of race in college admissions, the Supreme Court appears intent on perpetuating the color line straight through the 21st century.

“For decades, the consideration of racial diversity at educational institutions has played a role in breaking down systemic barriers for underrepresented students and advancing our nation’s fundamental ideals of inclusivity and opportunity. Every student deserves a fair chance at success no matter their racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic background. I will continue to voice my opposition toward right-wing extremism manifesting through decisions from our highest court.”

Original source can be found here.