This chapter explores the controversy surrounding critical race theory in education and how it has been distorted and misrepresented by certain politicians. It discusses the encroachment on freedom of speech and education caused by laws prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory. The chapter also provides a brief explanation of what critical race theory actually is and highlights key figures associated with it.
Randall Kennedy is a law professor at Harvard and author of many seminal books on race, law, history, culture, and politics. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(06:11) – The N-word
(41:55) – The three N-words
(1:08:28) – Education
(1:21:31) – Critical race theory
(1:32:05) – Racism and policing
(1:39:25) – Racial profiling
(2:08:57) – Racism in US history
(2:26:55) – Affirmative action
(3:10:22) – Martin Luther King Jr.