Why We Need Affirmative Action
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Michelle Tlaseca Verde |
TEDxPhillipsAcademyAndover
• April 2019
Affirmative action in higher education continues to be a hotly contested policy. In her talk, Michelle details the myriad ways in which American society has systematically worked to help white Americans and oppress African Americans. Michelle goes on to argue that knowing this history will help all Americans see the necessity of affirmative action policies.