Statement of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. on The Court's Decision on Affirmative Action
ATLANTA, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court's decision in Students For Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College declaring affirmative action programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina will have serious repercussions for all of higher education. This ruling further erodes racial equality and will negatively impact access and equity in higher education possibly leading to a downward spiral that limits future employment options and decreases the quality of life for Blacks and other minorities. The effect of the case could creep into other sectors of our society. We invite all people committed to social justice in this country to work together to develop a response. We also encourage them to focus their efforts not simply decrying the Court's decision, but also working toward developing programmatic initiatives and systemic remedies that ameliorate the consequential effects of bias and discrimination that are too pervasive in our society.
- The 100 Black Men of America vehemently disapproves of the Supreme Court's Decision to ban Affirmative Action in college and universities admissions.
- The 100 Black Men of America will continue to advocate for equality and equity in higher education and in other arenas.
- In expressing our disappointment in the Court's decision, The 100 Black Men of America, Inc agrees with Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor in her dissenting opinion.
- The official statement from this group stated the following:
Given the history of discrimination based on race in this country, the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. vociferously opposes the Court's decision on Affirmative Action.