Sanford: If colleges can consider family legacy in admissions, why not race?

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 03, 2022 3:01 PM CT | Published: November 03, 2022 4:00 AM CT
Otis Sanford
Daily Memphian

Otis Sanford

Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu. 

Diversity in many forms should be a compelling societal interest. And race should be one of several factors used in making hiring decisions.

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