Immigration and Admissions: A Complex Legacy

This chapter reflects on the immigrant experiences of the speakers' grandparents, highlighting the struggles faced under the Chinese Exclusion Act and the exploitation of Chinese laborers in the 1800s. It also discusses the challenges Asian American applicants encounter in college admissions, particularly at Harvard, touching on a lawsuit that disputes claims of discrimination. The conversation raises important questions about race-based admissions policies and the subjective nature of evaluation in fostering diversity.