The Supreme Court ruled against a Memphis firefighter who successfully fought for an affirmative action plan for the hiring of fellow firefighters in 1984. As a result, the Justice Department asked 50 cities to tighten their affirmative action policies. Correspondent George Curry examines the 20 year conflict over these policies and reveals the point of view of those whom it affects.
| Title | Assault on Affirmative Action |
|---|---|
| Genres | Documentary News Talk |
| Release Date | 1986-06-17 |
| Episode Runtime | 00 Hours 55 Minutes |
| Season Number | 4 |
| Episode Number | 19 |
| Production Companies | GBH, FRONTLINE |
