US 101's video: Critical Race Theory: A Discussion - US 101

Critical Race Theory are the buzzwords that are sending parents into a frenzy over what their children are learning in history classes. But what is it exactly? This episode of US 101 features an in-depth conversation with @iammrbeat and @CynicalHistorian about the much debated topic. We discuss what critical race theory actually is, whether it actually helps or hurts how students learn history in the classroom, why critical race theory is being so fiercely debated, and what the big takeaway from this debate should be. Make sure to subscribe to both @iammrbeat and @CynicalHistorian! Follow US 101 on Twitter: http:/twitter.com/usahistory101 Follow US 101 on Instagram: http://instagram.com/usahistory101 Read more about Critical Race Theory: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 https://time.com/6075193/critical-race-theory-debate/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory/