CHICAGO: The Supreme Court’s ruling to no longer use race as a factor in college admissions. We at SAFA are deeply disappointed with the decision, and strongly feel that affirmative action plays a crucial role in creating a more equitable admissions process, as well as in offering a more diverse, richer and more robust college experience for all students.
Considering race as a criterion—one of several factors—in the admissions process for America’s elite institutions is acknowledging America’s history of race, its legacy of slavery, and the systemic racism that persists in our country today, adversely affecting minority groups such as African Americans and Latinx.
SAFA stands in solidarity with all people of color, with an understanding that the AAPI community has benefited from the civil rights movement that African Americans led, and that minority groups in the U.S. face varying obstacles that warrant keeping the context of race in mind when evaluating admissions for America’s educational institutions.
South Asians in the U.S. have pursued higher education in large numbers in part because we have realized the potential of these institutions to open doors to professional opportunities and a better life. Supporting affirmative action is supporting all Americans in their journey to access higher education and achieve the American Dream.
In the wake of several devastating Supreme Court decisions that adversely impact our rights and our communities, SAFA will be focusing on mental health and supporting initiatives such as the White House AA & NHPI Mental Health Summit. We will continue to advocate for the policies that benefit our communities and advocate against those that do not serve us.
India Post News Service
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