A Secret 1950s Strategy to Keep Out Black Students

10/28/2019

This article discusses how the University of Texas (UT) used standardized testing as a strategy to slow down the process of racial integration in higher education. The article focuses on the period between 1957 and 1965 when UT implemented the use of standardized tests as a criteria for admissions. The author argues that these tests were intentionally used to maintain the racial status quo and prevent the enrollment of Black students. The article analyzes the discriminatory policies and practices that were in place during this time, and highlights the impact they had on access to higher education for marginalized communities. It also raises important questions about the ongoing challenges of achieving equity and diversity in education.

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