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Pramila Jayapal: “Race-conscious admissions was a critical tool for diversifying classrooms, for reducing racial bias and addressing…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
Race-conscious admissions was a critical tool for diversifying classrooms, for reducing racial bias and addressing racial disparities in enrollment for students of color.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

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Jayapal defends race-conscious admissions as essential for diversity and equity in education.

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