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Affirmative Action and Racial Balance in Public Schools

Dr. Martin Luther King's goal of equal opportunity is still controversial in 21st Century America. Are race preferences necessary--or unconstitutional--to achieve integration?  We'll look at pending Supreme Court cases that could mean the end of affirmative action. Plus, another grisly execution in Iraq, and Dr. Martin Luther King and the importance of non-violence.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 15, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

Dr. Martin Luther King's goal of equal opportunity is still controversial in 21st Century America. Are race preferences necessary--or unconstitutional--to achieve integration? We'll look at pending Supreme Court cases that could mean the end of affirmative action. Plus, another grisly execution in Iraq, and Dr. Martin Luther King and the importance of non-violence.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Dan Konecky

    Producer, To the Point

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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