Charles Barkley called the Supreme Court's decision that race cannot longer be considered in college admissions a "shot across the bow, man" in response.
The NBA Hall of Famer felt compelled to act forcefully in support of future Black students attending his alma mater Auburn University after learning of the decision, according to an AL.com report. Barkley announced his choice to leave a $5 million bequest to Auburn in his will during a statement on Friday.
I'm going to change it so that it only applies to scholarships for Black students, he declared. That's just how I'm attempting to ensure that Auburn maintains its diversity.
Barkley expressed his love for Auburn and initially intended to use the funds to support underprivileged students. He made the decision to modify his will, though, only in support of Black students after receiving numerous calls in the wake of the recent decision. He emphasized that giving Black people a place at Auburn is the right thing to do and a sign of his dedication to fostering diversity at the school.
By forbidding Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) from using racial preferences in their application acceptance process, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on Friday.
In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that any benefits given to a student who has overcome racial discrimination should be determined by their unique experiences, bravery, and tenacity rather than their race. In contrast to emphasizing students' personal development, abilities, and accomplishments, he criticized universities for giving more weight to a student's skin color. He claimed that this practice runs counter to our country's founding principles.
Eliminating racial discrimination entails eradicating it entirely, according to Roberts. As a result, the Court determined that the Equal Protection Clause is 'universal in [its] application' and applies "without regard to any differences of race, of color, or of nationality. Because "the equal protection guarantee cannot mean one thing when applied to one person and another when applied to a person of a different color"
Black student enrollment slightly decreased from 5.3 percent in 2020 to 4.91 percent in the fall of 2022, according to data from Auburn University. Barkley expressed his resolve to address Auburn's historical lack of diversity while acknowledging it. He explained that even though he had originally considered restricting his bequest to Black students, the recent ruling had a significant influence on his choice.
We've always lacked diversity, said Barkley. To ensure that we are more diverse, I'm doing my part.
The NBA Hall of Famer felt compelled to act forcefully in support of future Black students attending his alma mater Auburn University after learning of the decision, according to an AL.com report. Barkley announced his choice to leave a $5 million bequest to Auburn in his will during a statement on Friday.
I'm going to change it so that it only applies to scholarships for Black students, he declared. That's just how I'm attempting to ensure that Auburn maintains its diversity.
Barkley expressed his love for Auburn and initially intended to use the funds to support underprivileged students. He made the decision to modify his will, though, only in support of Black students after receiving numerous calls in the wake of the recent decision. He emphasized that giving Black people a place at Auburn is the right thing to do and a sign of his dedication to fostering diversity at the school.
By forbidding Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) from using racial preferences in their application acceptance process, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision on Friday.
In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts stated that any benefits given to a student who has overcome racial discrimination should be determined by their unique experiences, bravery, and tenacity rather than their race. In contrast to emphasizing students' personal development, abilities, and accomplishments, he criticized universities for giving more weight to a student's skin color. He claimed that this practice runs counter to our country's founding principles.
Eliminating racial discrimination entails eradicating it entirely, according to Roberts. As a result, the Court determined that the Equal Protection Clause is 'universal in [its] application' and applies "without regard to any differences of race, of color, or of nationality. Because "the equal protection guarantee cannot mean one thing when applied to one person and another when applied to a person of a different color"
Black student enrollment slightly decreased from 5.3 percent in 2020 to 4.91 percent in the fall of 2022, according to data from Auburn University. Barkley expressed his resolve to address Auburn's historical lack of diversity while acknowledging it. He explained that even though he had originally considered restricting his bequest to Black students, the recent ruling had a significant influence on his choice.
We've always lacked diversity, said Barkley. To ensure that we are more diverse, I'm doing my part.
