According to the Associated Press, a California lawmaker has introduced a bill to prioritize descendants of slaves in admissions at the University of California and California State University, two of the nation’s largest public university systems.
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Los Angeles Democrat, said the measure aims to address historical and ongoing discrimination. “We have a moral responsibility to right these wrongs,” Bryan said.
The proposal comes amid national debates over diversity initiatives following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against affirmative action.
While legacy admissions remain, often benefiting wealthy, white applicants, critics argue this exacerbates inequalities. Bryan’s legislation aligns with recommendations from California’s Black reparations task force, though similar efforts have faced mixed results.
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