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Court's lack of diversity reflects minorities' struggle to reach top.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Byline: Stephen Henderson
WASHINGTON _ It was a discussion about race and opportunity and how this country's most elite educational institutions can fulfill the American promise of equality.
And it took place in a courtroom whose own lack of diversity reflects the very problem at issue.
One of the most striking truths in the U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of the University of Michigan's affirmative action cases is the fact that the court remains one of America's least integrated public forums.
Much like Michigan or the other premier American colleges and universities, the high court is an elite institution that historically has ...
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