Posts Tagged ‘Supreme Court (SCOTUS)’
The role of HBCUs in a post-affirmative action America
If the Supreme Court overturns affirmative action and fewer Black people can access higher education, HBCUs may struggle to attain teachers.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson sides with death row inmate in first opinion
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest Supreme Court Justice, recently spoke out for an Ohio inmate who appealed his death sentence.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court justices cast doubt on affirmative action in college admissions
Despite the benefit of affirmative action for students of color, the policy’s future remains unsure in the hands of conservative justices.
Read MoreJustice Jackson makes waves in first Supreme Court arguments
Ketanji Brown Jackson hasn’t shied away from her duty as a SCOTUS justice, even though she’s only been on the bench for two days.
Read MoreWhat’s in a name? Why Ketanji Brown Jackson’s matters so much
Robyn Autry argues about the importance of Jackson’s African first name, especially as the only justice whose name denotes their heritage.
Read MoreThe disturbing link between slavery and the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Stephanie Robinson argues that leaving freedoms in the hands of state governments harms the freedom upon which this country was built.
Read MoreCould Roe’s Collapse Mean Everything is Up for Grabs?
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, some people believe that other decisions and the rights they give could be reversed in the future.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Kentanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman and the third Black American to be Supreme Court Justice, replaces liberal justice Stephen Breyer.
Read MoreThe case against the Supreme Court of the United States
Some people argue we should rethink SCOTUS because it continues to do more harm than good as a result of its racist and conservative origins.
Read MoreSupreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Eliminates Constitutional Right to Abortion
The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe will disproportionately impact women, the poor, and people of color requiring this medical treatment.
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