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 challenges did the civil rights project face after the elimination of affirmative action in California and Texas?

What was the main purpose of the emergency meeting held in the basement of Gutman Library at Harvard?

In what ways did the civil rights project contribute to the understanding of racial justice in the United States?

How did the civil rights project aim to influence the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action?

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case regarding affirmative action from the University of Michigan?

What role did research play in the advocacy for affirmative action according to the speaker?

How did the civil rights project address the needs of Latino students in the United States?