Critical Race Theory (CRT) and public policies based on this worldview will not alleviate racial inequality in the real world. In fact, this dogma undermines human and social factors—such as family, entry-level work, and merit-based education—the wellspring of upward mobility. Yet, the rigid persistence with which believers apply this theory has made CRT a constant, daily presence in the lives of hundreds of millions of people.
CRT underpins Identity Politics, an ongoing effort to reimagine the United States as a nation riven by the division between racial groups, each with specific claims on victimization. In education and the workforce, as well as entertainment and social media, CRT has become entrenched, driving decision-making based on skin color rather than individual merit and talent. As Critical Theory becomes more familiar to the public in everyday life, CRT’s intolerance, and the idea of systemic racism is being “normalized” in the American psyche. This weakens public and private bonds that create trust between citizens and allow for civic engagement.
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@carollee594
Thank you. United we stand, divided we fall. I believe much of critical theory success comes from clever coinage of slogans that easily captures support from people who don't know or understand its roots. Again thank you for your leadership and outreach!
@jamesirvin7799
CRT is very well in the school systems as much as liars and gaslighting tries to cover it up.
@kevinboone2178
The HF's above statement is disingenuous. Of course family, work and a good education helps inform upward mobility. But why not try to enact laws, policies and reparative justice to uplift Native Black Americans as a collective to help render it self-determined? You're stuck on individuality, which has never been the issue, as during the course of American History we have always had individuals and families who have achieved great heights. And we're still at the bottom of every indice of well-being, which is an indictment of state and custom. Respectability politics has never propelled us to where WE need to be. Never. If you understood American History, and its force as it relates to US, well, maybe your tune would be in alignment with those who take it more seriously. This American political independent can't make it more plain. With due respect.
@forogafold
Not surprising that Heritage Foundation would object to CRT and perpetuate white supremacy. They are following and promoting the premise of the Doctrine of Discovery. https://youtu.be/N3oc84aLC-Q
@difab4n
Charles Dickson???? Click
@karmad4491
The "new intolerance?" Nobody minded the old intolerance a whole lot. Systemic racism is a major part of American history. We need to understand American history as it really happened.
@magnetron366
If you work for an Employer, You are a Proletariat.
@magnetron366
These Clowns havent said anything worth remembering.
@magnetron366
I bet everyone here Supports attacking our Federal Government. This is a Buffet for FBI to sieze your electronic media.
@magnetron366
CRT is only an Issue for White Supremacist Fascist Nationalist Neo Nazi Evangelicals, I can see why the Fascist will lose thier White Supremacist Fascist Nationalist Evangelicals Neo Nazi power.
@magnetron366
What's so dangerous about stopping out White Supremacist Fascist Neo Nazi Nationalist ???
@magnetron366
I bet no one here has no Post Secondary Education, except me.
@magnetron366
I bet no one here even read the Book Critical Race Theory. Civil Rights , and Voting rights laws have historically been enacted but yet Republicans voted against the Peoples Voting Act. White Supremacist groups have organized and Attacked our Institution of Government. CRT seeks to explain White Extremists acts . What's wrong with that?. Racist whites Are So Afraid of Retribution, and Self realized that White Privilege and Power will be Dismantled by CRT. And this is the fear of White Supremacist Fascist Nationalist Evangelicals.
@clearvizionmedia1151
You have a very warped view of this. You and the rest of this country has taken a law study and turned it into a part of your agenda to hide the truth in order to give us your version of society. No truth is involved in anything your saying and took the title of Critical Race Theory and turned it into a tolerance issue. Where have you been all of this time?
@mc365mc
The Heritage Foundation is a right wing white Supremacist propaganda think tank.
@usapatriot4peace894
KSA or DIE.
If you’re a government worker or a veteran that has applied for a government job your qualifications are based upon KSA = Knowledge, Skills, Ability.
DIE = Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (Equity is not the same as Equality) does nothing to prove an individual’s Knowledge, Skills and Ability to do the job.
If a company feels compelled to add a DIE hiring manager or change their company logo to rainbow colors to pander to the LGBTQ group or DIE group, it’s perceived as patronizing and thus that company may have had prior discriminatory hiring practices.
Bottom line…any public or private company that discriminates against a person’s race, religion, color, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, economic status, veteran status or disability is in violation of State and Federal employment laws. KSA or DIE. Teach your children well.
@JustT725
The best disinfectant is sunlight, and when you shine a light on CRT you see it is nothing more then a virus.
@JustT725
CRT is posion!
@lemonlimelukey
awwww look at all the cute little closet racists.
@dougcharles5004
Critical racism theory implies everything is racist, when all you can see is racism that’s all you will ever see.
@skayed
This needs 11 million views, not 11 thousand.
@truckercaralson570
Teachers unions are messing up right now! Millions and millions of parents with kids who are not in school yet but will be in the next couple to few years are watching this and realizing how important school choice is! My kids will never ever see a public school! My daughter is 3 years old and in head-start, we spent the first 2 years of her life researching and interviewing head starts! Parents need not be afraid to ask questions about what is taught to their children! Parents need to take back control of their children’s futures!
@jamesirvin7799
Near the end comments are made that it takes risk for white people to fight back. It also takes risk for us Christian folks who are not white to battle with our friends and family who think we're not holding white people accountable for oppression and evil.
@jamesirvin7799
The CR Theorist will take you through history to prove oppression but ignore the Ashanti tribe that sold slaves, black slave owners, black overseers, and the blacks in government all throughout society now. They teach that blacks can't be racist. The most racist statement or slurs are given to the black Christian conservative, black police, or any blacks that challenge or critique the current black leadership.
@jamesirvin7799
I debate with a teacher often about CRT. Know their arguments and how they rule the conversation with hubris, accusations, and ad hominem attacks.
@owensclock
Now that Biden has endorsed CRT, through his press secretary it would seem all is lost. The wokesters are taking a victory lap and are dictating terms of surrender. I really REALLY hope I'm wrong. The side that claimed they are oppressed and are powerless now seem to have all the power! Time to wake up!.
@obie33
Charles Dickens
@saiello2061
Good to know intelligent people in positions of influence are on the case. We are not alone 👍.
@sceptre3524
4 liars and a fool…..
@monsterlisa3167
Last year, after I finally was able to get the Internet to allow me into my church service, I needed the word ,to fellowship because of the pandemic, my pastor had a gigantic picture of George Floyd in the pulpit. I haven't been back to that church since. I felt like I was witnessing demonism.
@tysonclarke012
I don't think that a group obsessed with power will engage in honesty debate.
It's not like CRT enthusiasts haven't heard the myriad ways that CRT is flawed.
A group obsessed with power only understands power.
That's what they want. They don't understand it, but they know they want it – and they won't stop until a larger power stops them.
Now that it's in the government, the people need to be the bigger physical offense than the US gov.
There's no other way. I wish I was wrong.
@TravisMcNeely
Critical Race Theory is dangerous. Don’t take my word for it, hear it from a guy who was there at the beginning of CRT and now has completely abandoned it! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7QJmrZLF5JvQFxeEOq2Ta72IBntipUDO
@cynthiafranklin5988
Why is Critical race theory being taught with no evidence of fact of this theory.