Mark Naison - CRT Hysteria

The speaker, a professor at Fordham University, discusses the hysteria surrounding critical race theory, noting that it was not a focus in his long career in education. He explains how the controversy was politically motivated and used to discourage teaching about racism in U.S. history. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching a comprehensive history that includes diverse experiences without focusing solely on critical race theory. He shares an example of a course developed in response to student demand, highlighting both historical racism and anti-racism efforts in the Bronx.

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