Charles Barkley is doing his part in end-running the United States Supreme Court’s decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions … he’s amending his will to provide scholarships for Black students.
Barkley says he’ll leave $5 million to his alma mater, Auburn, adding, “That’s just my way of trying to make sure Auburn stays diverse. After that ruling yesterday, my phone was blowing up. I was talking to my friends and said, ‘I need to make sure Black folks always have a place at Auburn.’”
Black students comprise just over 5% of Auburn’s student body.
As you know, SCOTUS gutted affirmative action Thursday, ruling that using race as a factor in deciding who gets into a school violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. The way the ruling is written … it could have far-reaching implications, including in the area of employment.
Barkley’s found a way to help … we’ll see who follows.
Netflix On Monday, “Bridgerton’s” Season 3 leading lady Nicola Coughlan took the spotlight at the… Read More
Play video content The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson is getting honest about her physical… Read More
May 13, 2024 Thank you to Saks Fifth Avenue for sponsoring this post Top: Mac… Read More
Getty Images On Monday night, Simone Ashley made an appearance at the Season 3 premiere… Read More
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charitable org has hit a snag -- being declared delinquent… Read More
Getty Images In February, King Charles III revealed his cancer diagnosis and now he’s sharing… Read More