In this day of information readily available by means of the World Wide Web, there are many sources that provide ample information on the origins and evolution of Affirmative Action in the United States.

Two sources are very useful in providing that type of information are:

The United States Department of Labor's website has general information on Affirmative Action and fact sheets. You can reach the site at:

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/hiring/affirmativeact.htm

Another source with in-depth information is the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy with its article on Affirmative Action that can be found at:

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/affirmative-action/#Oth