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Article: Keeping the affirmative action debate in context: with Sen. Barack Obama just one step away from the presidency of the United States, many are questioning the need for affirmative action.(Viewpoint essay)
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- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Article date:
- September 18, 2008
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We stand on the cusp of an epic moment: the chance to vote into office the first Black president in the history of the United States. This historic event is set to potentially redefine and reframe the manner in which we speak about, and handle, race in America. However, as we embark down this never before traveled path, it is critical that we keep in mind the historic events that have enabled someone like Sen. Barack Obama to ascend to the highest levels of politics.
Some have already begun to argue that, as evidenced by the senator's success, the time has come to dismantle affirmative action programs. Anti-affirmative action proponents further argue the fact ...