Johnny E. Williams - Critical Race Theory

Johnny E. Williams - Critical Race Theory

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The video discusses critical race theory (CRT), a legal theory developed in the 1970s and 1980s by scholars like Derek Bell and Kimberly Crenshaw. CRT aims to highlight systemic racism within the legal system and is not typically taught in public schools. The speaker clarifies misconceptions about CRT, emphasizing that it seeks to integrate marginalized groups into the legal system rather than overturn it. The speaker also shares personal insights on systemic racism and white supremacy, stressing the need for a better understanding of these concepts as systemic rather than individual issues.

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What does the speaker mean by saying that critical race theory is not taught in public schools?

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What is the speaker's personal stance on critical race theory?

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In what ways does systemic white racism affect society according to the speaker?

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