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We need to teach truth in our schools at all levels. ALL of it. There is a false assumption that has gained ground that "critical race theory" is being taught at the elementary through high school levels. Being married to a recently retired public school teacher, I can say that is NOT true! Having said that, we desperately need to teach the truth about racism in America. Doing that does not lay blame, but, enlightens and prevents possible repetition of horrible prejudices and oppression that has occurred in the past, both long ago and recent. Am I right?
Being afraid of teaching the truth, no matter what the effect for some may be, is more ruinous for everyone than not teaching truth. Banning books and banning the teaching of topics deemed "inappropriate" for purely political reasons is horrendous and is more reflective of pre World War II Nazi Germany than the America that our veterans fought and died for!
Great post. I think a lot of people don't know what critical race theory is. Bad actor politicians exploit ignorance and spread disinformation. Video explaining what critical race theory is by Gloria Ladson-Billings below.