Reflections of an affirmative action baby

Stephen L. Carter, a Yale Law Professor and self-described beneficiary of affirmative action, offers a deeply personal yet incisive analysis of racial preference in America. Using his own experiences, Carter critiques how affirmative action is practiced today, arguing it often reinforces racist stereotypes and allows the nation to avoid its moral obligations. He proposes a return to the program's original intent: providing educational opportunities for those who might not otherwise have them.