One of the many ways to get into prestigious colleges in the US is through legacy admissions. Aspiring students whose family has studied in the college often get preference. However, legacy admissions have been the center of debate many times. Eventually, they became a part of ethical discussions in court and are under contention at the moment.

Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, shared a post on Twitter about the abolishment of legacy admission while referring to another form of admission which were recently abolished. 

Serena Williams’ husband on legacy admissions

The scrutinization of legacy admission came after the Supreme Court reversed action on affirmative action. The policy was eventually abandoned, and then the focus fell on the policy of legacy admission. The issue has escalated to the point where President Joe Biden asked the Department of Education to reevaluate policies that help build more inclusive environments and which policies hold them back. 

As he saw the vehemence of action against affirmative action, he provokingly questioned users of the platform if they would bring similar energy to end legacy admissions. The Reddit co-founder sarcastically jibed, “Y’all are gonna bring that same energy to end legacy admissions at universities, too… Right?“.

While the policy is still under review, the debate on several social media platforms has heated up. Alexis Ohanian is one individual who is speaking out about the matter. His anger came after there were several arguments against affirmative action.

Read More – Alexis Ohanian Fires Crude Reminder of a Crisis That Nearly Killed His Wife Serena Williams Hours After American Olympian’s Tragic Death

Overruling Affirmative Action

Affirmative action is a policy that aims to increase employment and educational opportunities for those who are underrepresented in society. When hiring, such programs take into account an individual’s race, gender, religion, or national origin. The Supreme Court dealt a huge blow to affirmative action in higher education on Thursday. They struck down race-conscious admission programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

The high court’s majority of six justices determined that the universities discriminated against white and Asian American applicants by implementing race-conscious procedures that favored candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. 

While the country is divided on this particular issue, the dust will settle soon. As the discussion continues in the judiciary, the debate also continues on social media platforms.

Watch this story – ‘That Good Feeling Translates To…’ – Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Cites Remarkable LAGC Merch Endeavor to Dish Out Prudent Advice to Young Entrepreneurs