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Affirmative action. Content Warning.
Foreign some breaking news this morning the Supreme Court has just issued a major ruling on affirmative action in a 6-3 decision the Justice's rule that the consideration of race and college admissions is unconstitutional we want to bring in Derek Johnson now he's the president and the CEO of the NAACP Derek thanks so much for joining us I know it's going to be a very busy day for you uh let me just ask you for your reaction on this decision it is an unfortunate day for America that this court would decide that diversity has no value uh the worst thing about affirmative action is it created Clarence Thomas he would not be serving on the Supreme Court but for affirmative action we are a nation who should celebrate diversity who should recognize the harms of the past institutions corporations and other entities were not able to uh uh apply a diverse opportunity for so many individuals affirmative actions created a pathway and this course decision is a chilling effect on the future of diverse settings for African-Americans and other individuals moving forward it is unfortunate that we are here today so we have a little bit of an example of what could happen right because we know in California and I believe also Michigan they have banned the use of affirmative action when it comes to missions and Cal in California they're still struggling to get those numbers back up and that's the reality that we're confronted with here you have many individuals who were born and grew up in ZIP codes that denied quality K2 through 12 funding and education who was somehow able to still overcome that be situated to get to institution of higher learnings and now the doors are closed that should not be the way for America are we going to be a country that Embrace diversity for a global economy looking into the future or we're going to be a country that's always looking to try to remake 1950s in the 1950s is not a workable solution for this nation and this is a supreme court that's looking to create that apartheid reality and we should not stand for it it is the responsibilities of Corporations it's the responsibilities of institutional higher learnings to figure out now that they're in the wilderness what they must do to ensure diversity because in diversity is gross if we don't have diverse settings this country cannot grow into a future that's competitive with other nations so Derek let me ask you what others uh who don't share that opinion have said which is that if we celebrate diversity in this country but uh these uh um these laws that have been put into place over the course of many many years have then prejudiced the acceptance of the emissions of other students for example Asian Americans uh or even some white Americans who say look just on the basis of my Merit alone I deserve a seat at that University but because of these laws I am now disenfranchised so thus the equal protection under the law that the 14th Amendment affords all Americans is not being applied to me I'm being disadvantaged by this how do you respond to people who say that let's be clear Merit has not been the primary fact Factor Why individuals are able to advance in the way they have done individuals are advancing because of Legacy uh emissions individuals are advancing because of wealth in the creation of wealth in the zip code that they have was born into individuals are advancing because of a level of white privilege that you I and all of us here have been denied so those arguments fall flat and a few Decades of trying to affirmatively repair the intentional harm based on race that took place for centuries is is is inadequate to address the necessity of providing opportunities so this is not a merit conversation because Clarence Thomas would be on the Supreme Court we have far more African-Americans much more qualified in their academic settings in their performance than he was he's there because of affirmative action so the Merit argument Falls flat on his face and then what about the other argument that we heard is that race can no longer be a shortcut to make assumptions about the life that someone has lived the challenges that they have faced that in fact you know we have very wealthy African-Americans and Hispanics and so on and so forth and so you cannot assume that the individual based on their race would need assistance to get into a certain School but that's our point exactly why people should not use race to as a need to get into school they should not use the white race uh category to advance themselves so let's remove that as their accelerator and open up opportunities for more individuals of diverse backgrounds that's our argument and that but we we fail to recognize for the centuries that race and gender because white males have had a lead up because of their gender because of their race and been able to get in Season they were not qualified for because there were other individuals who were more qualified and affirmative action was to remedy that it is a solution to a long-standing problem it isn't the problem yeah and Derek uh just to Echo what you are saying let me just read for our audience uh a bit of what Justice uh katanji Brown Jackson um has written uh having so detached itself from this country's actual past and present experiences the court has now been lured into interfering with the crucial work that UNC and other institutions of Higher Learning are doing to solve America's real world problems going on uh with the dissent no one benefits from ignorance although formal race legal barriers are gone race still matters to the lived experience of all Americans in innumerable ways and today's ruling makes things worse not better the best that can be said are the majority's perspective is that it precedes ostrich-like from the hope that preventing consideration of race will end racism uh absolutely through this country and why affirmative action programs are so crucial to create opportunities diversity and to allow this nation to move into a future of inclusion as opposed to an exclusionary past she personifies the the essence of of academic excellence and a x an outstanding jurist but the real question here is for the majority of the Court what type of America they're trying to create are they truly trying to create an apartheid reality in the United States we've lived that experience it is a diminishing return and there is nothing we can do to go back there so it's important for institutional for higher learnings it's important for corporations and other employers to do all what is possible to ensure diversity in their spaces in order for this nation to live up to his Creed in order for this nation to have a functioning democracy
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Colleen Ballinger: From Internet Stardom to Empowering Creativity. Content Warning.
Colleen Ballinger, known by her online persona Miranda Sings, is a multi-talented performer who has captivated audiences around the world. From her humble beginnings on YouTube to her impressive accomplishments in acting, singing, and comedy, Colleen has become a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. In this narrative, we delve into the journey of Colleen Ballinger, exploring her rise to fame, her commitment to creativity, and her enduring impact on fans.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Colleen Ballinger: From Internet Stardom to Empowering Creativity. Content Warning.
Colleen Ballinger, known by her online persona Miranda Sings, is a multi-talented performer who has captivated audiences around the world. From her humble beginnings on YouTube to her impressive accomplishments in acting, singing, and comedy, Colleen has become a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. In this narrative, we delve into the journey of Colleen Ballinger, exploring her rise to fame, her commitment to creativity, and her enduring impact on fans.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Saint Kitts and Nevis vs USA. Content Warning.
Foreign in this country and it plays host tonight in the Gold Cup to the game between the United States of America and Saint Kitts and Nevis the 100th opponents for the United States and kids and Nevis this is how they line up Giuliani Archibald will be in goal played five games for them in World Cup qualifying starting goalkeeper number three Gerald Williams in the back partnership with Andre Burley Jamil IBO gets the start at left back he scored an on goal unfortunately in their first match against Trinidad and Tobago Tobago which saw them lose 3-0 up front Keith Roy Freeman that's the danger man he's gonna look to run in behind he was their top scorer in World Cup qualifying four goals in six games six goals in 14 caps that's the man the United States have to look for when Saint Kitts and Nevis try to break well who's going to be stopping them in the Nets in his fifth Gold Cup number 18. Shawn Johnson of Toronto FC what a milestone that is for him BJ Callahan saying look the guy has been with us through everything he deserves this opportunity once again you're gonna have Brian Reynolds on that right hand side Matt miasco getting to start again alongside Jalen Neal who came on at halftime of the first match against Jamaica James Sands playing his Alone six in the Midfield in front of him that means you're going to see a change in shape Georgia mihilovich and John Luca boozio are looking to join the attack and really for that front three you're gonna have a deep block from Saint Kitts and Nevis trying to defend how can they be dynamic how can they combine been a big opportunity for Cade Cowell who gets the start on that left-hand side after impressing in 35 minutes the other night one of the advantages of waiting until nine o'clock local time to kick a game off is the conditions it's going from the 90s to the 80s the air quality index has gone from unhealthy to moderate as the wind has come in and a wonderful crowd here at city park and that's going to drop deeper and deeper but they're trying to keep somewhat of a higher line here as the Cal is not going to be able to get to that one so as I said look the challenge for the United States is when you have the ball don't just settle into a comfortable making the easy passes and making it easy Powell has it now how will the return joke isn't quite ready for it and that's going to be whistled as a foul there Juan Calderon of Costa Rica one backs in day off side steps one cut off by the second tangle of legs with Birch blocked how about Ken Cowell now a lot of traffic that was blocked they're shouting for a handball Selvin Brown of Honduras is the video assistant referee that's nice work first of all from Sans and just some of the composure in the build up even Jesus Ferreira trying to lay it off for the strike from mahilovich looking for an angle but how about the last ditch defending and sure it bounces up and it hits his arm there but that's not a hail ball in the Box hits his legs on the underside first and then you get the contact there so two great challenges from Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Box the first one stopping the strike from the high level it's where it looked like maybe a little head faint trying to come back on the left foot and block it away and you're gonna need a lot more of that to keep some out tonight but Lucio is going to get there from Reynolds cuts it back there he's into the top corner and the U.S breaks through inside 12 minutes well this is all about the running off the ball from John Lou gabrizio you have a deep-line midfielder that recognizes the space now just watch this and kitchen Nevis to squeeze a little bit when Zendejas drops all the way through and outside bouncing balls Reynolds his first ever for the United States it's an absolute Beauty that's right Brian Reynolds the Gold Cup is about seizing opportunities in the 10th row Ferrera gonna get on the end of it from an angles three here we go all right well Soccer City USA is getting a show tonight oops and the U.S are taking advantage Lucio wants a piece of the action it's over the bar take kids to me was all of them had a team huddle we were looking at the replays there after that third goal I mean they're searching for any sort of an answer right now yeah what you want to do is just need to slow the game down for a minute and everybody forward here it gets clipped up the top of the box here after miasca hooked it into a bad area given an opportunity Sean Johnson happened to see that one flying over into the box Ferrara save by RJ just got out another fingertip on that one well you can see some of what Alexi Wallace helovich a little will cross this one in Sans was thinking about it Clarence Sands for Cowell Cowell driving and uses his strength and that's a third early save from July Archibald to win on the passer from Sans is so good that means that kid you saw it that's it is foreign when the U.S drought ends after nine minutes foreign thinking about it curled shot through traffic comes down from Malik Roberts kind of settles across but it's gonna work a little into the middle nuzio was there to clear it out wide they can play those balls quickly over the top to find some of the direct running you're gonna see gaps opening up like that one remember Stewart on goal or steered into the path of Jesus Ferreira for his actress it's a perfect example you get now just look at Maynard the center back and stepping off him to deny him his hat triggers part of these U.S teams since foreign
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Madonna: An Icon of Music, Culture, and Resilience. Content Warning.
Madonna Louise Ciccone, known simply as Madonna, is a name that resonates with music enthusiasts worldwide. With a career spanning over four decades, Madonna has transcended the boundaries of music, becoming an iconic figure in popular culture. Her innovative approach, provocative style, and unwavering determination have propelled her to unprecedented heights, making her one of the most influential artists of all time. In this narrative, we explore the multifaceted journey of Madonna and the enduring legacy she has created.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Deep Sea Parasites Flourishing in Marine Ecosystems. Content Warning.
In the depths of the world's oceans, an intricate web of life unfolds, with each organism playing a vital role in the balance of marine ecosystems. While the focus often lies on the larger, more charismatic inhabitants, there exists a hidden world of parasites thriving in the deep sea. These often overlooked organisms have evolved unique adaptations to exploit their hosts, shaping the intricate dynamics of the underwater realm. In this narrative, we delve into the fascinating realm of deep-sea parasites, exploring their adaptations, ecological significance, and the mysteries they unveil.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
What Lurks in the Midnight Zone?. Content Warning.
The ocean, with its vast and unexplored depths, is a realm of mystery and intrigue. Deep beneath the surface lies a zone shrouded in perpetual darkness known as the Midnight Zone. This enigmatic region, extending from 1,000 to 4,000 meters below sea level, is home to an array of extraordinary and little-known creatures. In this narrative, we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the Midnight Zone and reveal the remarkable adaptations and peculiar inhabitants that lurk within its depths.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Army of Crabs Protects Spy Robot From Stingray | Spy in the Ocean. Content Warning.
In the mysterious depths of the ocean, where secrets lie hidden and unseen battles unfold, an extraordinary alliance formed between an unlikely group of creatures. It was a remarkable tale of how an army of crabs emerged as protectors of a cutting-edge spy robot, shielding it from the ever-watchful eyes of the menacing stingray. This underwater espionage adventure unveils a world where alliances transcend species boundaries and where the pursuit of knowledge reigns supreme.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Shohei Ohtani: The Phenom Redefining Baseball's Possibilities. Content Warning.
Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese baseball sensation, has taken the Major League Baseball (MLB) by storm with his exceptional talent and versatility. As a two-way player, Ohtani has showcased his prowess both as a dominant pitcher and a formidable hitter, captivating fans and redefining the possibilities of the game. This article delves into the extraordinary journey of Shohei Ohtani, highlighting his unique skill set, his impact on the sport, and his rise to global stardom.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Nicole Scherzinger: A Multifaceted Talent with Charisma and Artistry. Content Warning.
Nicole Scherzinger is a name that resonates with fans of music and entertainment around the world. With her powerful vocals, captivating stage presence, and versatile talents, Scherzinger has made a lasting impact on the music industry. This article explores the journey of Nicole Scherzinger, from her early life to her rise to stardom, highlighting her achievements as a singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
Prince William: A Modern Royal with Purpose, Compassion, and Leadership. Content Warning.
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is a prominent figure in the British royal family and a respected global leader. As the elder son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, Prince William has captivated the world with his charisma, dedication to public service, and commitment to various charitable causes. This article explores the life, achievements, and impact of Prince William, highlighting his role as a humanitarian, environmentalist, family man, and future king.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth
NHL Draft 2023: Prospects, Predictions, and Excitement for the Future. Content Warning.
The NHL Draft is an annual event that showcases the best young hockey talent from around the world. It serves as a platform for NHL teams to select the future stars of the league, while also generating excitement among fans eager to witness the next generation of hockey greatness. This article delves into the NHL Draft of 2023, highlighting the top prospects, predicting potential draft outcomes, and exploring the anticipation surrounding this highly anticipated event.
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Earth