Tanya Katerí Hernández - Critical Race Theory

Archibald Armory, a law professor, discusses critical race theory (CRT), which emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as a response to the limitations of civil rights laws. CRT examines how legal systems perpetuate racial hierarchies despite formal equality. Using the 1921 Tulsa massacre as a case study, Armory illustrates how the legal system facilitated racial violence and failed to hold perpetrators accountable. CRT challenges the notion of isolated racial incidents, highlighting systemic issues that hinder true equality.

What is the historical context that led to the development of critical race theory?

What are some of the limitations of the achievements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 according to critical race theory?

Explain the concept of formal equality and its implications as discussed in the context of critical race theory.

How did the legal system contribute to the events of the 1921 Tulsa massacre?

In what ways does critical race theory challenge the notion of isolated incidents of racism?