Who Speaks for the Race? Race and Public Policy - Lecture 24

Explore how race influenced public policy in post-civil rights America through an examination of key cultural symbols and landmark court cases. Analyze Bill Clinton's policies and connection with the African American community, the controversy around Lani Guinier's cabinet appointment, and the National Dialogue on Race. Investigate the passage of California's Propositions 187 and 209, challenging common notions about civil rights legislation and affirmative action. Delve into four significant court cases - Shaw v. Reno, Adarand v. Pena, Hopwood v. Texas, and Grutter v. Bollinger - to understand how race operated in legal settings. Critically examine the simplification of racial discourse in politics and media during this era. Note that this lecture contains graphic content and adult language that some viewers may find disturbing.