California lawmaker says bill would give admission priority at public university to descendants of slaves
California state lawmaker Isaac Bryan wants to give priority admission at state public universities to the descendants of slaves to right past wrongs.
Descendants of Slavery Will Receive Priority at Public Universities If This California Lawmaker Gets His Way
On Monday (Dec. 2), a Black California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday that would prioritize the descendants of slaves regarding the college admissions process. The tentative bill would affect the University of California and California State University,
California lawmaker pushes proposal to give descendants of slaves admission priority at colleges
California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, a Democrat, is planning to introduce a bill on Monday afternoon that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at two of the state’s public university systems,
California bill seeks university admission priority for descendants of slaves
In a significant move aimed at addressing historical injustices, California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan has introduced a bill that would
California Bill Would Give Slave Descendants College Priority
Legislation that would give admissions priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University is set to be introduced on Monday.
California lawmaker to introduce bill giving slave descendants university priority
California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan plans to introduce a bill granting admission priority to descendants of slaves at the state’s public universities. The proposal, set to be unveiled as lawmakers begin a new legislative session,
California Bill Would Give Public University Admission Priority to Slaves' Descendants
California lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would require the state's public universities to give admission priority to the descendants of slaves
Descendants of Slaves Could Receive Priority College Admission
A new bill in California aims to give descendants of slaves priority for admission to the University of California and California State University.
New California Bill Would Allow Priority College Admission for Slave Descendants, But Eligibility, Legal Questions Loom
The new bill signals that reparations backers are gearing up for another fight despite several high-profile measures fizzling out last session.
California legislator backs admissions priority for slave descendants
As California’s legislature prepares for a special session, one representative has plans to rectify past discrimination at state universities. California Legislator Isaac Bryan, representing a portion of Los Angeles,
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