Jason Riley | The Affirmative Action Myth

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Richard H. Barry Hall, Louise Auditorium | Fargo

Challey Institute for Innovation and Growth
Publisher/HostChalley Institute for Innovation and Growth
Jason Riley | The Affirmative Action Myth
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Join us for a conversation with Jason Riley titled, "The Affirmative Action Myth" on Tuesday, April 21
About this Event

Jason Riley is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a columnist for the , and a commentator for Fox News. Riley’s new book, , is available now. After joining the Journal in 1994, he was named a senior editorial writer in 2000 and a member of the editorial board in 2005. Riley writes opinion pieces on politics, economics, education, immigration, and race. He’s also a frequent public speaker and provides commentary for television and radio news outlets.

Riley is the author of several other books, including (2008), which argues for more legal immigration; (2014), which discusses the track record of government efforts to lift the black underclass; (2017), an assessment of why black political success has not translated into more economic advancement; ,a biography of the economist Thomas Sowell (2021); and (2022), an analysis of black economic progress prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also narrated the 2021 documentary film, Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World.

Riley is a recipient of the 2018 Bradley Prize. He previously worked for USA Today and the Buffalo News and holds a B.A. in English from SUNY-Buffalo.

How do I attend?

Mr. Jason Riley will speak in the NDSU Barry Hall, Louise Auditorium. All are invited to join us for the conversation with him at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the visitor parking lots (), and these lots are free to use after 4:30 p.m.

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While RSVPs are not required, they are greatly appreciated and encouraged.

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About the Series

The Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series hosts world thought leaders to share their ideas with the NDSU community on big questions that explore ways to improve the human condition and create economic opportunity. The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Challey Institute thanks to a generous gift by the Menard Family.

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Richard H. Barry Hall, Louise Auditorium, 811 2nd Avenue North, Fargo, United States

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