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Hometown Debate Series: UNC Admissions Case
The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization charged with improving the practice of democracy in our state. Through its annual Hometown Debate Series, IOPL raises awareness of critical issues by bringing newsmakers to communities across the state. This four-event series, a collaboration between Spectrum News 1 North Carolina and IOPL, brings elected officials and policy experts together for a balanced debate on some of North Carolina’s most important issues. The 2023 Debate Series focuses on four topics within education.
The NC Institute of Political Leadership is excited to announce the Hometown Debate Series will return this Fall. Join us on October 3rd from 7-8 pm at the Civic Center Auditorium of Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson for a debate titled The UNC Admissions Case: What’s Next?
Panelists will engage in a spirited debate on the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. UNC Supreme Court case regarding affirmative action. Spectrum News 1’s Loretta Boniti will return as moderator for the event.
Panelists Scheduled to Appear:
Rep. Vernetta Alston, NC House District 29
Kenny Xu, President of Color Us United
Irving Joyner, NC Central University School of Law
George Leef, The Martin Center for Academic Renewal
An abbreviated debate version will air on Spectrum News on Sunday, October 15th, at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. After their initial airing, The debates will be available in their entirety on www.spectrumlocalnews.com.
The Hometown Debate Series is free and open to the public! Doors Open at 6 p.m.