We speak with lawyer/ Professor Dr Sumi Cho about the importance of Critical Race theory and why its being resurrected as a boogeyman by the far right. We talk about the trend among many conservative states to rewrite textbooks and ban the teaching of history that brings to light the plight of enslaved Africans and the genocide of Indigenous folks. The fault lines around the teaching of history especially when it comes to Black people and marginalized communities of color speaking out are not new. Dr Cho lays out the details gives the receipts and shows how systemic racism operates in this country within education.
Later in the show, we hear a speech from rap artist KRS-One speaking about modern education which has all but eliminated critical thinking and replaced it with socialization around conforming and compliance..
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