Critical race theory explodes from obscure debate to front line of culture war
(Worthy News) – Critical race theory, a reframing of U.S. history that puts racism at the center of the American experience, has exploded in recent months — from obscure academic debate to furious national argument playing out at school board meetings, in courtrooms and on social media across the country.
Bills to limit or prohibit CRT in schools have been proposed or passed this year in Idaho, Oklahoma, Tennessee and at least 10 other states. In Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed this month to get every “political apparatus involved so we can make sure there’s not a single school board member who supports critical race theory.”
Against the nationwide backdrop of calls for racial and social justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last year, schools, corporations and elected leaders on the left have scrambled to embrace CRT. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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