Spread the loveThe concept of Critical Race Theory (CRT) has been making waves in the world of academia and social justice for decades, but many people are still unaware of its origins and the man behind it. That man is Derrick Bell, a prominent legal scholar, professor, and civil rights activist who spent most of his career advocating for racial justice in the United States. Bell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1930. He attended Duquesne University and then earned his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1957. After practicing law for a few years, he became a […]

Spread the loveCritical Race Theory (CRT) has been an increasingly controversial topic in K-12 education. The theory, which emerged in the 1970s, posits that racism is systemic and not just individual acts of racism. It has been applied to various fields, including education. Proponents argue that CRT helps to address issues of systemic racism in education, while critics argue that it is divisive and promotes a victim mentality. One example of how CRT is being applied in K-12 education is through the use of “culturally responsive teaching.” This approach aims to help teachers understand and respond to the culture and […]

Spread the loveCritical Race Theory (CRT) is a hotly debated topic that is being discussed at length in academic circles, as well as in political debates and public forums. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that seeks to examine the way in which race and racism intersects with various aspects of society, including law, history, and culture. At the heart of CRT is the question of who gets to decide what is history and how that history shapes contemporary social conditions. CRT emerged in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s in response to the civil rights movement […]

Spread the loveHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have undeniably played a significant role in advancing education and socioeconomic development for African Americans in the United States. As institutions dedicated to fostering academic excellence, HBCUs are uniquely positioned to lead in teaching and researching critical race theory (CRT). This article explores the importance of having HBCUs at the forefront of CRT teaching and research. The Importance of Critical Race Theory CRT acknowledges the ways in which racism is embedded within our social systems, legal practices, and cultural norms. By examining power dynamics between different racial groups, CRT seeks to understand […]