Responding to the Supreme Court's Decision to End Affirmative Action

Responding to the Supreme Court's Decision to End Affirmative Action June 29, 2023 The Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action is both troubling and misguided. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson summed it up in her dissent: “With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces ‘colorblindness for all’ by legal fiat. But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.” At Children’s Aid, we understand the systemic barriers that people of color face at all levels of education – and particularly in higher education. But this ruling will not deter us. Instead, we will redouble our efforts to ensure that all children have the opportunity to receive a quality education from early childhood to college. Phoebe C. Boyer President and CEO Share facebook X linkedin email print reddit tumblr whatsapp Topics College and Career Trending Tackling Food Insecurity in the Bronx Our team in the South Bronx has made it their mission to operate food pantries for families in need Tackling Food Insecurity in the Bronx Our team in the South Bronx has made it their mission to operate food pantries for families in need How Early Childhood Support Helped One Family Thrive Jieshan Zeng’s life was transformed after she enrolled her son in our early childhood program. Every Step of the Way How we connect children and youth with the tools to learn, grow, and lead. How a Mentor helped One Youth Achieve Her Academic Dreams Children's Aid's Dr. Brenda Triplett has been helping to guide Tauryian Sparrow for the past four years. How Judith Gil’s Personal Adversity Turned into Professional Success Dr. Gil’s powerful personal narrative has transformed many lives in the Bronx. A Candle: A College Scholarship Essay from a Children’s Aid Youth Lisette Solano writes movingly about her pursuit of her own American dream. See more Stories Take Action Support Foster Youth Help NY foster youth succeed in college. Urge NYS leaders to fully fund FYCSI today! Take Action Open Your Home Providing a safe, stable, loving home as a foster parent can be a lifeline to kids and families who are in crisis. Learn more Stay Informed Sign up to receive action alerts and newsletters from the Office of Public Policy at Children’s Aid! Sign Up