When the Supreme Court recently struck down the use of race as a factor in college admissions, they dealt a blow to affirmative action in America. This practice, created under the Kennedy administration, aimed to give equal opportunities to Black Americans and people of color. However, over the years, white women have become the main beneficiaries of affirmative action programs.

Right-wing activists have long fought against affirmative action, claiming it perpetuates racial preferences. But the reality is that racial preference is deeply ingrained in many American institutions, from segregated churches to redlining. Even now, the undervaluation of Black homes persists.

The Supreme Court's decision to reconsider affirmative action in college admissions could have far-reaching consequences. Programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, which aim to achieve campus diversity, could be at risk. The court's conservative justices, during oral arguments, seemed inclined to rule against these programs.

In addition to affirmative action, the Supreme Court is also considering challenges to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Republican-led states and conservatives argue that the program is an unlawful attempt to erase billions of dollars in federal student loan debt.

As the court releases its final decisions for the term, the outcomes of these cases could shape the future of racial justice and higher education in America. Is affirmative action on its deathbed, or will it find a way to endure?