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Equity: The Thief of Human Potential

by Thomas Sowell


Thomas Sowell is an American author, economist, and political commentator who is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

Thomas Sowell is the author of more than 45 books (including revised and new editions) on a variety of subjects including politics, economics, education and race, and he has been a syndicated columnist in more than 150 newspapers. Sowell was born in segregated Gastonia, North Carolina, to a poor family, and grew up in Harlem, New York City.

Due to poverty and difficulties at home, he dropped out of Stuyvesant High School and worked various odd jobs, eventually serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Afterward he took night classes at Howard University and then attended Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1958. He earned a master’s degree in economics from Columbia University the next year and a doctorate in economics from the University of Chicago in 1968.

In his academic career, he has served on the faculties of Cornell University, Amherst College, Brandeis University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and, currently, Stanford University. He has also worked at think tanks including the Urban Institute.

Since 1977, he has worked at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy.
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West Burlington edges Holy Trinity, 54-53

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) shoots a jumper in the paint against Holy Trinity, Friday, January 13, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington edged Holy Trinity, 54-53.
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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) is fouled by Holy Trinity’s Presley Myers (23) Friday, January 13, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington edged Holy Trinity, 54-53.
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WBND Falcons down Holy Trinity, 12-0

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Holy Trinity Catholic’s Anna Sobczak (6) beats the throw to West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lacie Felkins (44) in the fourth inning Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa. No. 4 (3A) WBND Falcons defeated Holy Trinity Catholic, 12-0, in 4-innings (mercy rule).
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West Burlington flies over Crusaders, 71-35

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Holy Trinity’s Adam Sobczak (14) bats away a shot by West Burlington’s Kaleb Allen (10) Friday night (Dec. 10) at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 71-35.
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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (1) shoots a three against Holy Trinity Friday night (Dec. 10) at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 71-35.
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West Burlington’s Hayden Vandenberg (30) shoots against Holy Trinity Friday night (Dec. 10) at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 71-35.
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Falcons cruise over Holy Trinity, 68-43

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West Burlington’s Kenna Marlow (1) shoots over Holy Trinity defender Friday night (Dec. 10) at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 68-43.
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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) looks to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday night (Dec. 10) at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 68-43.
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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) looks to the basket around Holy Trinity’s Natalie Randolph (12) Friday night (Dec. 10) at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 68-43.
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Falcons sweep Holy Trinity, 3-0

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West Burlington volleyball team celebrates with Head Coach Maureen Heath after sweeping Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington (9th ranked Class 3A) downed Holy Trinity (5th ranked Class 1A); 25-22, 25-20, 25-23.
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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) taps the ball past Holy Trinity’s Teagan Denning (16) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington (9th ranked Class 3A) downed Holy Trinity (5th ranked Class 1A); 25-22, 25-20, 25-23.