Asian American is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family
We will examine the recent Supreme Court decisions ending race-conscious admissions practices through the book “Asian American Is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action, and Family” by Dr. OiYan A. Poon. Within this book, Dr. Poon as “a mother and race scholar seeks to answer her daughter’s many questions about race and racism with an earnest exploration into race relations and affirmative action from the perspectives of Asian Americans.”
In this book talk, Dr. Poon will offer an overview and deep insight into her text, which contends with the complex racial positionalities of Asian Americans and their roles in shaping the future of race in the US. Accompanied by a stellar panel of scholars, she will address what higher education can and must continue to do to meet their public missions; specifically within the context of the political climate of continuing attacks on efforts toward intersectional racial equity and justice, in the aftermath of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions.
Organizers
LSA – National Center for Institutional Diversity