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Jordan, Vernon E., Jr. – Vital Speeches of the Day, 1974
In this speech delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Jewish Committee, the Executive Director of the National Urban league argues for Jewish support of the black community's efforts on issues of affirmative action, often termed the issue of "quotas", in both the educational and occupational spheres. (EH)
Descriptors: Blacks, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Jews
Frank, Steven – 1974
The problems raised by the development of affirmative action and by the Jewish community's response to the complex social and legal issue are analyzed. The analysis focuses upon: initiation of affirmative action by presidential decree and its interpretation and implementation by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in the areas of…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, College Admission
