Episode
Frontline: Assault on Affirmative Action
Overview
The Supreme Court ruled against a Memphis firefighter who successfully fought for an affirmative action plan for the hiring of fellow firefighters in 1984. As a result, the Justice Department asked 50 cities to tighten their affirmative action policies. Correspondent George Curry examines the 20 year conflict over these policies and reveals the point of view of those whom it affects.
Details
- Series
- Frontline
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 1986-06-17
Episode context
Assault on Affirmative Action is Episode 19 in Season 4 of Frontline. It aired on 1986-06-17.
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