California Bill Proposes College Admission Priority for Slavery Descendants

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan introduces legislation to address historical racial inequities in public university admissions.

The bill would grant descendants of slaves priority admission to the University of California and California State University systems.
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan emphasizes the measure as a step toward addressing systemic racial injustices and inequalities.
The proposal aligns with recommendations from California's Black reparations task force and broader reparations efforts in the state.
Critics argue the measure comes as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs face challenges under the incoming Trump administration and recent Supreme Court rulings.
Black students currently represent only 4-4.7% of the student population in California's public universities, highlighting significant racial disparities.