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Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby

Author Stephen Carter attended Stanford University and Yale University Law School. He discussed the problem of whites opposed to affirmative… read more

Author Stephen Carter attended Stanford University and Yale University Law School. He discussed the problem of whites opposed to affirmative action being labelled racist, and blacks opposed to affirmative action being seen as “traitors.” He said he wrote the book “Reflection of an Affirmative Action Baby” to promote the benefits of affirmative action and to get rid of the “rhetoric and name-calling.” He said that it was important to open higher educational opportunities to non-whites, but after college or entry-level positions, the need for affirmative action has ended. He cited his own college education as a model of affirmative action. close

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Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby

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21629-1
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 29, 1991 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 30, 1991 | 6:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Sep 29, 1991 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 29, 1991 | 11:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 30, 1991 | 2:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 30, 1991 | 6:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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