The president of Clark Atlanta University says the Supreme Court decision to end the use of race as a main factor in college admissions presents an opportunity for historically Black colleges and universities.
George French, president of Clark Atlanta University, is shown during an interview with ABC News Live.as a main factor in college admissions but he also views it as an opportunity for historically Black colleges and universities.
Dr. George French, president of Clark Atlanta University, spoke to ABC News' Phil Lipof about the reaction to the decisions among historically Black colleges and universities [HBCUs] and why he believes it provides both an opportunity and challenge for HBCUs to provide access to education to minorities for those who otherwise would not have it.
FRENCH: There is a large degree of disappointment within the HBCU constituency, and that is because this decision was intentionally, appears to be intentional, in eroding what was an effective remedy for racial disparities in our nation. So we're upset about it, but at the same time, we understand that this provides an opportunity for HBCUs to provide access to education for those who otherwise would not have it.
ABC NEWS LIVE: As we move on with the discussion, I want to talk about what kinds of tools and practices you think colleges should follow, use moving forward to maintain a diverse student body? And are you optimistic that can happen?FRENCH: Yes, very optimistic. As a matter of fact, Phil, I think when we put it into perspective, we consider that this is not pre-May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board, but this is post.
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