Maryland approves $500,000 to settle racial discrimination lawsuit against UMD
The lawsuits involved two African American men who worked in information technology at a federally funded research center.
SCOTUS already weakened affirmative action. A Virginia high school case could destroy it.
An unfavorable ruling could be a dangerous step towards a white-centric education system.
UMD workers are essential. The campus community must fight for them.
UMD can’t keep treating its service and maintenance staff as disposable.