Kenwood Academy student Scarlett Rose Smith, 14, has been planning for the day she applies to colleges, with art school in mind. But with the SCOTUS #AffirmativeAction ruling, the Chicago teen is reconsidering the types of schools she wants to attend. (1/3)
“Now I’m leaning more toward HBCUs, because I don’t know if my chances of getting in (at other schools) will be good or not,” said Smith, who was one of millions of American high school students whose collegiate pursuits will be affected by Thursday’s decision. (2/3)
Here's how the #SCOTUS decision played out in Illinois and Chicago today. Great reporting by @zareensyed @DarcelTribune @jennasmith__ @SeraMak and quite a few more at @chicagotribune. chicagotribune.com/education/ct-a… (3/3)