A Legacy Revealed

In the final episode of A Legacy Revealed we delve into the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard lawsuit, which seeks to end race-conscious admissions at Harvard. The group alleges Harvard discriminates against Asian Americans in its admissions process. Judges have sided with Harvard on two occasions, but now SFFA has filed the case with the Supreme Court. Now, the future of affirmative action might be at stake.

Show Notes

In the final episode of A Legacy Revealed we delve into the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard lawsuit, which seeks to end race-conscious admissions at Harvard. The group alleges Harvard discriminates against Asian Americans in its admissions process. Judges have sided with Harvard on two occasions, but now SFFA has filed the case with the Supreme Court. Now, the future of affirmative action might be at stake.

Further Information:
“Harvard Won a Key Affirmative Action Battle. But the War’s Not Over.” by Anemona Hartocollis
The Affirmative Action Puzzle: A Living History from Reconstruction to Today by Melvin I. Urofsky
“How SFFA Is Trying to Convince SCOTUS To Hear Its Suit Against Harvard” by Vivi E. Lu and Dekyi T. Tsotsong

What is A Legacy Revealed?

“A Legacy Revealed” is a podcast that dives into the roles that slavery and discrimination have played in shaping Harvard University over its 400 year-long history. Hosted by Raquel Coronell Uribe and Six Yu, this 6-part series will invite experts from a variety of fields to answer some of the most compelling questions surrounding Harvard’s historical legacy, as well as its present day ramifications. All episodes available May 1st. Presented by the Harvard Crimson. Produced and edited by Lara Dada, Zing Gee, and Thomas Maisonneuve. Podcast art by Madison Shirazi. Music by Dash Chin.