“Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action” is an examination of race-based decision making as two cases before the court challenge its use in college admissions. Interviews with scholars and key participants illuminate affirmative action’s judicial history, its future, and the passion that surrounds it.
“Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action” re-airs on March 20 at 9 p.m. and April 5 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV.
“Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action” is made possible with the support of the Pulitzer Center.
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This 12-minute video, released in collaboration with Pulitzer Center, The Hechinger Report and WCNY/PBS delves into how the Supreme Court has upheld the consideration of race in college admissions. Two cases before the Court in 2022 bring renewed challenges to affirmative action programs. In one, Harvard is accused of discriminating against Asian Americans; in the other, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accused of giving unfair preference to Black, Native American and Hispanic students, putting white and Asian applicants at a disadvantage. The universities have defended their admissions practices, citing past Supreme Court rulings that support the use of race as a factor.
WCNY in partnership with Upstate Oasis invites you to attend the “Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action” live in-person and virtual screening and discussion, Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios or virtually on Zoom! The event is sponsored by JP Morgan Chase Bank.
What is Affirmative Action? Does it level the playing field or discriminate unfairly? As the Supreme Court decides two current cases, explore the history of race-conscious decision-making in the United States.
Join us for a screening of WCNY’s new documentary, “Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action,” followed by a live Q&A panel discussion with local experts.
Attend the event from the comfort of your home, or join us in-person at the WCNY-TV Studios, your choice! The doors open at 5 p.m. with a welcome reception taking place from 5-5:30 p.m. with light refreshments, followed by the screening and discussion at 5:30 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required.
JP Morgan Chase Bank is proud to be a corporate sponsor of ‘Equal Protection.’
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