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Critical race theory is an academic framework centered on the idea that racism is systemic, and not just demonstrated by individuals.

It holds that racial inequality is woven into legal systems and negatively affects people of color in myriad ways. wapo.st/3A91eiF
At least five Republican-led state legislatures have passed bans on critical race theory or related topics in recent months, and conservatives in roughly nine other states are pressing for similar measures. wapo.st/3A91eiF What does critical race theory have to do with schools? SincWhat is the status of efforts to ban critical race theory? I
The attempts to restrict the teaching of critical race theory and broader lessons about racism are likely to face legal challenges focused on the constitutional right to free speech, and it is unclear how courts will rule. wapo.st/3A91eiF What is critical race theory? Opponents have seized on the a

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