'We are advocating for a future where our children won't have to defend their rights to exist in diverse spaces.'
This op-ed explains what's wrong with the Supreme Court decision ending race-conscious admissions.I am proud to have recently completed my first year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — one of the two universities involved in the recentthat overturned affirmative action. As a Black student who has benefited from affirmative action, I am living proof of the power of these policies.
A year ago, I joined the legions of high school seniors navigating the complex terrain of college applications. After applying to 15 universities — ranging from local ones like the University of Alabama at Birmingham to prestigious institutions like Harvard University — I was fortunate toI learned about the power of diverse narratives firsthand after sharing my college admissions experience on TikTok.garnered 9.7 million views.
Yet, I also received several comments on my video undermining my achievements including, “Yes, because Blacks are not required to work and study as hard. They get in based on color. If he were white, he wouldn't have got[ten] in.” Blinded by misconceptions about affirmative action policies, some attributed my success more to my race than to my accomplishments.
In my high school, where more than 27% of students were Black, I was the only Black male in all seven of my Advanced Placement classes during my senior year. At UNC, by contrast, I’ve had the privilege of learning within diverse classrooms. Our vibrantly varied student body, where unique experiences and backgrounds collide, has enriched my educational experience immensely. But this diversity is not accidental.
By ruling against race-conscious admissions, the Supreme Court has implicitly endorsed the illusion of a meritocratic college admissions system. The reality is that this process inherently favors wealthier, white applicants due to policies such as
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