Developing Scholars: Race, Politics, and the Pursuit of Higher Education

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Focusing on the historical and political factors behind community-centered affirmative action programs for students of color, the book examines the impact of protest, including violent actions, on maintaining college access initiatives. Through the case study of the Talent Development program, it highlights the emergence of hidden restrictions in response to the college expansion of the 1960s, revealing significant challenges faced by students of color. The work critiques conventional wisdom about college access in the U.S., offering a deeper understanding of its origins and implications.