What is affirmative action, anyway? 4 essential reads From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Jamaal Abdul-Alim, Education Editor, The Conversation Nov 7, 2022 Nov 7, 2022 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions could soon be a thing of the past. At least that’s the impression many observers got after listening to oral arguments about the practice before the U.S Supreme Court.kAm$49@=2CD HC:E:?8 7@C %96 r@?G6CD2E:@? &]$] 92G6 E2<6? 2 4=@D6C =@@< 2E 277:C>2E:G6 24E:@? 2?5 9@H :E 92D 366? D66? 2?5 FD65 :? E96 C62=> @7 9:896C 65F42E:@?]k^Am k9am`] tG6? 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