Challenge Accepted

Today’s US Supreme Court decision challenges those of us who have been working toward greater educational access to now go back in time and start over. Clarence Thomas, who is sitting in a seat that was previously filled by an African American, benefitted from a US Senate process that picked him–with a race-conscious eye. He has now completed his betrayal of that act with his opinion. I accept the challenge to reset the history he and the rest of the Roberts court wants to leave behind. I stand with Harvard’s current president, my alma mater, Tufts (who released their own statement–sent via email, though not on their website) and all others who want to see our children succeed. That commitment includes rejecting this decision, renewing my commitment to Black and Brown students and restarting my advocacy.