Izzo, Amaker to speak out on affirmative action
Michigan St., Michigan coaches plan to campaign against state’s proposal
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Basketball coaches Tom Izzo of Michigan State and Tommy Amaker of Michigan plan to campaign against a ballot proposal that would ban some affirmative action programs in the state.
The coaches are among those scheduled to appear at a One United Michigan news conference Monday in the Lansing area.
One United Michigan is opposed to Proposal 2, which would ban the use of race and gender preferences in university admissions and government hiring.
The measure is on the Nov. 7 ballot and is sponsored by the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative.
The coaches are appearing as individuals and not as representatives of the universities where they coach, One United Michigan spokesman David Waymire said.
“They see how giving a kid from the inner city a chance can really change their life,” Waymire said. “They understand the big picture.”
Other coaches scheduled to appear include Ernie Zeigler of Central Michigan, Perry Watson of Detroit, Charles Ramsey of Eastern Michigan, Steve Hawkins of Western Michigan and David Greer of Wayne State.
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