Staff Reports
Charles Barkley, who is in the NBA Hall of Fame and went to Auburn University, has spoken out about the Supreme Court's decision that race can't be a role in college admissions anymore. And let me tell you, he's not being shy.
As much as they may say otherwise, racism is totally okay on the left. https://t.co/Xh04Smlmjg
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) July 2, 2023
When Barkley heard about the decision, he chose to do something big to show his support for future Black students at Auburn. He said that in his will, he would leave a huge sum of $5 million for funding for Black kids. This is what it means to put your money where your mouth is!
Now, Barkley had planned to help kids from poor families at first, but after the Supreme Court's decision, he felt he had to change his plans. He was right, too. By only helping Black kids, he shows that he wants to make sure Auburn stays a diverse place. And let's face it, everyone knows that variety is what makes America great.
The Supreme Court's decision, which says that Harvard University and the University of North Carolina can't use race as a factor in their admissions process, is a big deal. In the view of the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said that it doesn't matter what race someone is, but what their own experiences, courage, and drive are. He criticized colleges for putting more emphasis on skin color than on people's growth, skills, and achievements. And what do you know? He is right in every way.
Equal safety means that everyone gets the same security, no matter what race, color, or country they are from. We can't have two different sets of rules for different people. Barkley knows that, and he's ready to do something about it.
Let's talk about numbers for a moment. According to information from Auburn University, the number of Black students has dropped from 5.3% in 2020 to 4.9% in the fall of 2022. We don't want to see variety like that, guys. And Barkley is going to do something about it.
In his own words, Barkley said, "We've never had enough different kinds of people. I'm doing what I can to make sure we have more kinds of people here." And that's exactly what he's doing with his kind gift. He is sticking up for what's right and making sure that Auburn University has a place for Black people.
So let's applaud Charles Barkley for his efforts to promote diversity and help Black kids at his alma school, which he loves. People like him are the ones who really make a difference in our world. Friends, that's something to be happy about.
