CU Medical School Assistant Professor Kamal Henderson says his mom’s generation was the first to be provided opportunities like the ones he’s had. Henderson – a cardiologist – was shocked to see affirmative action overturned. He said, “There’s 13 generations of being here in this country and, up and down with laws, etc. But we only have two generations to figure out how best to restructure our systems and societies to bring about equity and opportunities.”
“Whether we’ll have as many applicants from diverse backgrounds 10 years from now as we do now, that is a real concern,” said Dean John Reilly.