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"Meritocracy Has Always Been a Myth": The Impact of Affirmative Action on Asian Americans

"Meritocracy Has Always Been a Myth": The Impact of Affirmative Action on Asian Americans

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"Meritocracy Has Always Been a Myth": The Impact of Affirmative Action on Asian Americans

FromFifth & Mission

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When the Supreme Court rejected affirmative action in college admissions, it argued that the practice puts Asian Americans at a disadvantage. But, as Vincent Pan from Chinese for Affirmative Action explains, that narrative masks how Asian Americans communities have faced exclusion from educational opportunities and played pivotal roles in calling for greater access.| Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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Released:
Jun 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The flagship news podcast of the San Francisco Chronicle. Producer/host Cecilia Lei and director of news Demian Bulwa discuss the biggest stories of the day with Chronicle journalists and newsmakers from around the Bay Area. | Get full digital access to the Chronicle: sfchronicle.com/pod