The federal government is pretty clear on this point: If you accept federal money, you can’t discriminate on the basis of race for education under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. There are other laws that prohibit it, and a fairly extensive number of post Brown vs. Topeka cases that all say the same thing
So why does it look like ACC is doing just that?
Dear ACC, I want to make sure I’m reading this right.
ACC has restricted enrollment for these 7 classes to only black students?@accdistrict @DrRichardRhodes
— Eanes Ally 🇺🇸 (@deareanes) November 11, 2021
— Eanes Ally 🇺🇸 (@deareanes) November 11, 2021
— Eanes Ally 🇺🇸 (@deareanes) November 11, 2021
I emailed two addresses at ACC late yesterday asking for clarification on this. Thus far I have not received a reply. I’ll let you know if I do.
Edited to add:
Hello. We've seen your messages regarding this concern and are working to connect you with the appropriate offices. Please stand by. Thank you.
— ACC District 🦇 (@accdistrict) November 18, 2021
Edited to add 2:
These courses are grouped together and designed to support cohorts through their educational journey. Anyone interested in joining a future cohort is encouraged to contact the affiliated program director.
— ACC District 🦇 (@accdistrict) November 18, 2021
Anyone interested in joining a future cohort is encouraged to contact the affiliated program director. We're happy to help you make that connection. Please let us know if you're interested in learning more.
— ACC District 🦇 (@accdistrict) November 18, 2021
This sounds a little ambiguous. Any current white or Asian ACC students interested in signing up for the BRASS cohort?