Affirmative action is a program started in the 70s, which made a certain quota for minorities to be accepted into schools and jobs. "It wasn't directly affirmative action, but it sort of hedges your bets," he says. Carpet bagging means when you take advantage of something that does not rightfully pertain to you.
My friend Molly joins me for a cup of Japanese green tea and a bit of a chat. Molly is a graduate of journalism and is a very funny comedian and writer. First of all you'll hear me interviewing Molly about her life, her American/Mexican roots and her plans for the future, and then Molly interviews me with some random yet revealing questions.
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