Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Harvard University's campus.
A conservative activist recently sued Harvard University, accusing the school of implementing an admissions policy that holds Asian-American applicants to unfair standards. But a recent Reuters investigation found the lawsuit wasn’t initiated with the support of Asian-Americans and that the complaint doesn’t include the names of any Asian-American students. We explore the politics behind the lawsuit – and why its ultimate aim may be dismantling an historic legal decision that’s provided opportunities for black and Hispanic students.
Guests
- Joan Biskupic Legal affairs journalist, Reuters; Author, "Breaking In: The Rise of Sonia Sotomayor and the Politics of Justice"
- Betty Hung Policy Director, Asian Americans Advancing for Justice
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