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Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
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Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
ATLANTA—Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action.
“Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to end affirmative action programs at colleges and universities will have disastrous effects on families of color who are already grappling with upward economic mobility.
“Plainly put, they got it wrong and I am gravely concerned on what this means for a diverse workforce like ours in the city of Atlanta.
“A quality education is a powerful tool, and my Administration will continue to do its part to ensure every child in Atlanta has the support from their village needed to thrive—regardless of who they are. “
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