A crucial supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action could come tomorrow, as colleges and universities grapple with the possibility that race might no longer be a factor in admissions. The Central Question being decided this time is should Affirmative Action continue forever In The Name Of diversity, and are the gains achieved worth the harms allegedly inflicted on Asian American students . This is the most important civil Rights Case of our era. I dont think its an overstatement to say theyre freaking out right now. One admissions official told me, some colleges are so worried about being sued in the wake of this decision that theyre thinking about scrubbing racial and ethnic data from their websites. There has to be some discrimination here. There has to be something against Asian Americans specifically. This case is going to be something more than just about admissions. The notion that noticing race is per se unconstitutional could be devastating for a number of areas of the law. An
Washington for the at National Action network is hosting this rally followed by a margin commemoration, the march is called get your knees off my neck, in response to the death of george floyd in minneapolis. Serving as a contributor to , from 1 00pton show to 4 00 monday through friday. Because of her dedication to the activism, and lifetime outside of her career, in 2016 the president barack obama Lifetime Achievement order. At welcome marco host, please welcome our cohost, ebony. Ebony thank you. Before i begin i want to quote some of the words from the late john lewis that he said in 1963. He said my friends, let us not forget that we are involved in a serious social revolution, by and large american politics are dominated by politicians who build their careers on immoral compromises and ally themselves economic, and, social expectation. I will ask the same question that he asked, where is the Political Party that will make it unnecessary us to keep having to march on washington .
Where is he . What are you doing in the back . For anyone who has not heard of john milton hooper, shame on you. He wrote an awardwinning biography of Woodrow Wilson, and he has been enormously hopeful to us over the years, appearing many times, but also helping us unpack some of the difficult issues around Woodrow Wilson. The subject of todays conversation. So, in 1978, when the Wilson Center was 10 years old, we were charged by congress with creating a Hubert Humphrey fellowship in social and political thought. Good idea. The idea was that a quote, distinguished scholar, statesman, or cultural figure would deliver a lecture honoring humphreys legacy, which makes sense since he was a founding father of this place, as well as Vice President , senator, and dedicated public servant. And at times like this, when the mood in washington is so grim, he was always optimistic. Something i remember and cherish. Its taken us a few years, but we are very proud today to host the Hubert H Humphrey
A protest against stayathome orders while massive lines at a Food Bank Show the scale of the economic crisis. And saluting the class of 2020. What graduation looks like during a pandemic. For High School Seniors across the country. Cannot stop a graduation, but, first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. Our window of opportunity is closing. Without better planning, 2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history. A vaccine expert fired by the Trump Administration warning things will get worse if the country doesnt improve testing now. Looks like an angry, disgruntled employee who frankly, according to some people, didnt do a very good job. Governor cuomo has just extended the stayathome order for new york state until june 13th. Not underestimate this virus. It has beaten of the Senate Intelligence committee as the fbi investigates stock trades. Just because youre accused of something in america doesnt mean youre guilty of it. President trumps Maralago Club partially
Ceo of the Wilson Center. I am a recovering politician, which is not a 12 step program, but i am absolutely delighted at the Wilson Center is hosting this event. I am looking for john milton hooper. Where is he . What are you doing in the back . For anyone who has not heard of john milton hooper, shame on you. He wrote an awardwinning biography of Woodrow Wilson, and he has been enormously hopeful to us over the years, appearing many times, but also helping us unpack some of the difficult issues around Woodrow Wilson. The subject of todays conversation. 1978, when the Wilson Center was 10 years old, we were charged by congress with creating a Hubert Humphrey fellowship in social and political thought. Good idea. The idea was that a quote, distinguished scholar, statesman, or cultural figure would deliver a lecture honoring humphreys legacy, which makes sense since he was a founding father of this place, as well as Vice President , senator, and dedicated public servant. And at times lik