The Impact of Affirmative Action Changes on Black Enrollment

This chapter discusses the recent shifts in affirmative action policies and their detrimental effects on Black student enrollment at elite universities like MIT, with figures dropping from 150 to around 50 students. The conversation highlights the broader implications for representation, leadership, and systemic challenges in education, while critiquing the concept of meritocracy in admissions. Additionally, it emphasizes the vital need for educational access and diversity to address pressing inequalities within the academic landscape.