Stories by Dominique J. Baker

Dominique J. Baker is an associate professor of education policy at Southern Methodist University. She studies how higher education policy can improve the access and success of minoritized students.

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OpinionJuly 7, 2023

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Is the Latest Effort to Erase Racism from Cultural Consciousness

Along with the Stop WOKE Act and bills banning diversity efforts, the Supreme Court’s “affirmative action” decision is part of a larger effort to pretend racism doesn’t exist

Dominique J. Baker