Dear MoveOn member,
Have you heard the shocking news? The Supreme Court just dealt a devastating blow to equal opportunity and diversity by gutting affirmative action but leaving protections in place for legacy admissions. Their decision will favor white and wealthy folks while pushing Black and brown folks to the margins.1 And we can't let this injustice go unchallenged!
Here is the deal: This ruling is a total disaster for equality and racial justice. The conservative Supreme Court justices are in complete denial about the reality of systemic racism and the urgent need to address historical injustices. They're snuffing out the flame of diverse perspectives and abandoning the promises made to Black and brown families about fair opportunities for education, work, and economic stability. By axing race-conscious admissions but leaving protections in place for legacy admissions, the court is perpetuating a system that caters to the privileged and widens the inequality gap.
But not everything is lost! There are steps colleges and universities can take to prioritize diversity and inclusion amid this decision, as public schools in the state of California had to do when affirmative action was voted down almost 30 years ago.2 If you want to see colleges and universities in your area prioritize addressing educational disparities in the wake of this affirmative action decision, start a petition today.
This ruling is out of touch with our country's current needs. Not everyone can be born into a legacy of wealthy alumni or donors or can supplement with expensive private school tuition, well-funded school districts, after-school private tutors, or extra-curricular activities and volunteering opportunities that boost college applications.
We all benefit from diverse communities that bring together different voices, experiences, and backgrounds. It's the lifeblood of a strong democracy, and we'll fight tooth and nail to protect it. We can't let this decision roll back decades of progress and trample on the principles of equal protection. Start a petition today and demand equal opportunity for all.
Starting a petition is simple. Visit MoveOn's petition platform and follow the easy steps to create your petition. When you start a petition using MoveOn's platform, you're joining a league of grassroots activists who are on a mission to shake things up in their communities. We are together, united against this ruling, and we won't rest until equal opportunity and diversity are firmly back on the agenda. MoveOn offers the opportunity to connect with an amazing team of staff and volunteers that will rally behind you, spread the word through our extensive network, and be shoulder to shoulder in solidarity. Together, we'll create a force to be reckoned with, demanding equal opportunity and diversity in education.
By starting, signing, and sharing petitions, we create a groundswell of support that cannot be ignored. Side by side, we'll rewrite the narrative and create a world where equal opportunity in education is a reality for all.
Thanks for all you do.
–Valeria and the MoveOn Petition Platform Team
Sources:
1. "Affirmative action for white college applicants is still here," Vox, July 6, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/177262?t=20&akid=360610%2E53570607%2E5l-9PE
2. "How California public colleges boosted diversity without affirmative action," WBUR, July 7, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/177604?t=22&akid=360610%2E53570607%2E5l-9PE
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