Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears celebrated the Supreme Court's decision to overturn race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. She called it a significant day for America, emphasizing her own position as a high-ranking Black official in the former Confederate capital as evidence of the nation's progress.
Sears argued that the ruling demonstrates the ineffectiveness of "color games" and affirms the American ideal of judging individuals based on merit, not race, echoing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message. She criticized President Biden's disapproval of the decision, referencing past comments Biden made about children interacting with him at a pool dedication. Sears found these comments to be indicative of a problematic view of people like her.
Responding to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent, which argued that race remains relevant in life even if deemed irrelevant in law, Sears criticized the focus on identity politics. She highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the definition of womanhood and expressed concern about the state of education in America, framing it as a national crisis. Sears drew a comparison to China and Russia, suggesting that these nations are focused on global dominance while the U.S. is preoccupied with discussions about race, hindering academic progress and potentially jeopardizing the nation's future standing.
Sears advocated for school choice as a solution to the educational challenges facing American children. She also addressed Michelle Obama's criticism of the Supreme Court ruling, using it as an example to illustrate the diversity of thought within the Black community. Sears celebrated this diversity as a testament to the strength of American ideals.
