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Assault on Affirmative Action

S4E19 Jun 17, 1986 Runtime TBD

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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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Episode: S4E19

Aired: Jun 17, 1986

Runtime: Runtime TBD

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