In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is no other way. And in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently.

Harry A. Blackmun

Regents of University of California v. Bakke

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Affirmative action Racism Equality

Author

Harry A. Blackmun

Source

Regents of University of California v. Bakke

Medium

Supreme Court opinion

Genre

Legal writing

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1978 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Supreme Court Justice Judge Lawyer

From

United States

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Citation

Blackmun, Harry. United States, Supreme Court. Regents of University of California v. Bakke. United States Reports, vol. 438, 28 June 1978, pp. 265-421. Justia, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/438/265/.

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