Gary Orfield - The Civil Rights Project

Gary Orfield discusses the Civil Rights Project's origins, its role in addressing affirmative action challenges, and its impact on the University of Michigan Supreme Court case. The project fosters interdisciplinary research on racial justice, influencing policies and creating networks of scholars. It emphasizes collaboration between researchers and civil rights groups, producing accessible materials for broader audiences.

What prompted the founding of the Civil Rights Project at UCLA?

• A university initiative

• A new educational policy

• The crisis of affirmative action

• A government mandate

What was the main outcome of the emergency meeting at Harvard's Gutman Library?

• The creation of the Civil Rights Project

• A Plan B for higher education

• A new educational policy

• A government mandate

How did the Civil Rights Project aim to bridge the gap between researchers and civil rights groups?

• By offering scholarships

• By publishing newsletters

• By creating a research model

• By organizing conferences

Which Supreme Court case was significantly influenced by the Civil Rights Project's research?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• University of Michigan affirmative action case

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

What was the result of the Supreme Court decision regarding the University of Michigan case?

• Affirmative action was abolished

• Affirmative action was reaffirmed

• A new educational policy was introduced

• The case was dismissed

In addition to affirmative action, what other areas did the Civil Rights Project influence?

• Environmental policy

• Healthcare reform

• School integration and housing discrimination

• Tax legislation

What was a key factor in the success of the Civil Rights Project's research?

• Government funding

• Public protests

• High scholarly standards and collaboration

• Media coverage