Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
2018 student organizer Sally Chen opposed SFFA’s anti-affirmative action lawsuit, claiming it misrepresented Asian American interests. SFFA’s case, lacking student plaintiffs, used the model minority myth to argue against affirmative action, causing racial division. The 2023 Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious admissions offered no support for Asian Americans. SFFA’s race-blind agenda ignores diverse challenges faced by Asian American and NHPI students. Chen advocates for disaggregated data, increased investment, welcoming environments, and diverse leadership for these students. She calls for action against the damaging impact of race-blind admissions.