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Supreme Court’s affirmative action end prompts re-evaluation of higher education pathways, diversity, and socio-economic landscape for Black students. Affirmative action, initiated in the 1960s, aimed to ensure equal opportunities for marginalized groups. Its removal has led to decreased Black student representation in colleges, particularly selective institutions. Absence of affirmative action could lead to significant drop in Black student enrollment in elite institutions, making admissions more competitive and disadvantaging students from under-resourced schools. This could exacerbate existing inequalities, hinder upward mobility, and widen racial wealth disparity. The rollback of affirmative action could be perceived as a regression in the struggle for racial equity. A holistic approach to admissions and increased investment in K-12 education could help level the playing