Affrimative Action Series Pt. 1
Phillips Collaborative • June 10, 2024
Almost a year later after the SCOTUS decision to remove affirmative action from the college admissions process, Jude dives into the controversy over the decision in a 3 part series focusing on its history, the student experience, and the college counseling/faculty experience. You will hear from many people with differing views of how this decision has affected so many and possible future implications. We hope you enjoy what Jude has to offer you all!
President Trump has issued executive orders to eliminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, reflecting a broader trend of companies scaling back DEI initiatives. Even before these actions, demand for DEI consulting services had been declining, as many corporations retreated from diversity commitments made after 2020
In 3rd Rail’s debut episode, host Milyna Phillips joins Jini Rae Sparkman and Lawrence Alexander of the Phillips Collaborative to unpack the state of DEI. They dive into tough conversations on education, civil discourse, and admissions—listening, judging, and keeping it real.
In "The Guise of Civil Discourse and the Limits of Tolerance," Jini Rae Sparkman critiques the misuse of civil discourse as a facade for perpetuating racism and intolerance. She references Karl Popper's "paradox of tolerance," emphasizing that unbounded tolerance can lead to the erosion of tolerance itself if intolerant ideologies are not actively challenged.
