Assault on Affirmative Action
Season 4Episode 18Season 4Episode 20

E19 Assault on Affirmative Action

Frontline / Season 4 / Episode 19

18 Jun, 1986

 
Season 4Episode 18Season 4Episode 20

E19 Assault on Affirmative Action

Frontline / Season 4 / Episode 19

18 Jun, 1986

 

The Supreme Court ruled against a Memphis firefighter who successfully fought for an affirmative action plan for the hiring of fellow firefighters in 1984. As a result, the Justice Department asked 50 cities to tighten their affirmative action policies. Correspondent George Curry examines the 20 year conflict over these policies and reveals the point of view of those whom it affects.

The Supreme Court ruled against a Memphis firefighter who successfully fought for an affirmative action plan for the hiring of fellow firefighters in 1984. As a result, the Justice Department asked 50 cities to tighten their affirmative action policies. Correspondent George Curry examines the 20 year conflict over these policies and reveals the point of view of those whom it affects.
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