Despite their talk about the importance of a unifying experience, colleges and universities are holding special ceremonies for “affinity groups” at graduation (“Colleges expand ‘segregated’ graduation events”(The Washington Times, May 5). By doing so, they make a mockery of their high-blown rhetoric.
Graduation is not the time to celebrate differences among graduates. Not only is the practice unlawful because it excludes non-members, but it also reinforces the feeling that group membership is more important than other considerations.
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