Critical Race Theory (CRT) recognizes that systemic racism is part of American society and challenges the beliefs that allow it to flourish.
It refutes the statement, "The past is the past." Rather it seeks to show that today's laws and policies are a direct extension of our past.
Whether you admit it or not, racism is still very much alive today. It may not involve whips and chains, but its woven through our laws and policies: prison sentences, voting restrictions, housing, etc. It blatantly sits in our Congress and throughout all levels of government.
This is hard for some to hear, but it's even in our religious establishments. I know...I personally experienced it.
It's not propagating hate. It's an acknowledgment of the truth.
Until the truth is acknowledged, racism will flourish in one form or another.
Acknowledgment follows knowledge. Crush knowledge and racism will continue to flourish.
You can't change what you ignore.
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