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African Americans in New York and New Jersey who have sought assistance from FEMA to help them recover from Hurricane Sandy. More
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New York City Specialized High School Complaint
In school districts across the nation, talented African Americans and other students of color are denied a fair opportunity to gain access to the life-changing educational experiences provided by specialized schools for high-achieving students and gifted/talented education programs. As a r...More
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Schuette v. Cantrell
In November 2006, Michigan voters passed a statewide ballot initiative banning efforts to promote racial diversity and inclusion in public employment, public contracting, and public education. Commonly known as Proposal 2, the ballot initiative prohibits Michigan’s state colleges and unive...More
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Boisseau v. Picard
For many months after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the City of New Orleans, residents struggled to return home....More
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University of Michigan Race-Conscious Admissions
In June 2003, the Supreme Court issued landmark rulings in two companion cases, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger. In Grutter, the Court rebuffed a constitutional challenge to the use of race in admissions to the University of Michigan Law School....More
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Washington, D.C. Advocacy | Legislation
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization
Originally enacted in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Elementary and Second Education Act (ESEA) emphasizes equal access to education for all students and is the most expansive federal education legislation in history....More
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