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Civil action; Initiative to end affirmative action in Colorado fires up minority and women business groups.([AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AMENDMENT])
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July 1, 2008
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President John F. Kennedy coined the term "affirmative action" in 1961. In the time since, it has come to mean different things to different people. But nearly everyone agrees that affirmative action programs at their core promote diversity within the business community, educational institutions and government workforce.
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Not Ward Connerly.
Often described in shorthand as a millionaire executive from California, Connerly is a former University of California regent and construction industry consultant of mixed-race heritage who says he believes affirmative action doesn't fight racism or sexism but, in fact, encourages both by setting the bar ...
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