The College-Going Gap Between Black and White Americans Was Always Bad. It’s Getting Worse

As states push back against diversity programs, and the Supreme Court considers whether to eliminate affirmative action in admissions, a central question remains: whether the playing field has finally been leveled, especially between white and Black Americans who aspire to college educations and the higher quality of life they bring. The answer? Not only has this equity divide failed to narrow — it’s getting worse.