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Join Us Tonight For A Conversation On Prop 16
Prop 16 and Affirmative Action: A Voter Game Plan Event from LAist/KPCC on Vimeo.
Among the slew of measures on the November ballot is Proposition 16, which would erase the ban on affirmative action at public institutions from California’s constitution.
That ban was put in place in 1996 when voters approved Proposition 209, which prohibits the state from considering race, ethnicity and gender in hiring and contracting for all government-run institutions, and for admissions to public universities.
Proposition 16 on the ballot this November would repeal it.
Join KPCC/LAist Higher Education correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez tonight as he hosts a virtual event featuring a live conversation with guest experts exploring the pros and cons of Proposition 16, impartial analysis of the measure, and a range of perspectives on the issue.
This virtual event is free, but you need to RSVP.
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Prop 16 and Affirmative Action: A Voter Game Plan Event
Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Our guests:
Cecilia Estolano, Vice Chair of the Board of Regents, University of California and CEO of Estolano Advisors
Audrey Dow, Senior Vice President, Campaign for College Opportunity
Tony Guan, board member, Silicon Valley Chinese Association Foundation and founder of StopProp16.org
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Gail Heriot, Professor of law, University of San Diego
Lourdes Morales, Principal Fiscal & Policy Analyst, California Legislative Analyst's Office
Eva Paterson, Co-chair, Yes on 16 campaign; President of Equal Justice Society
Richard Sander, Professor of law, UCLA
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