Dialogue: Critical Race Theory – What Is It, and Why Is It Under Attack?

Presented by WOSU Public Media and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs

Social justice protests have caused many to rethink what they know about the history of race in America. Many question what they learned – or didn’t learn – in school lessons, from the role slavery played in building the American economy to the ramifications of the Tulsa Race Massacre. This awareness has brought new attention to the nearly 50-year-old academic framework of critical race theory, which argues racism is embedded in the American legal and economic systems. Not everyone agrees, and they argue supporters of CRT are trying to divide America and re-write history. This Dialogue discussion will explore critical race theory and discuss why it has come under fire.

Featuring: 

Vince Ellison, Author and Member of Project 21 Black Leadership Network
Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Associate Professor of History, The Ohio State University

Moderated by: 

Mike Thompson, WOSU News Chief Content Director

Dialogue is a series of provocative discussions about the most challenging issues facing our community and country. We are proud to continue these important discussions virtually and will work to maintain the open dialogue format that encourages audience participation.