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Affirmative action ban

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Current Event May 9, 2014

Affirmative Action Ban


Affirmative action ensured that college applicants of color would have greater representation at universities. With the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, states now have the choice to uphold or ignore affirmative action.

Education Civics/Government Race

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AIR DATE: 04/23/2014


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