Universities asked for list of critical race theory classes
June 4, 2021
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Board of Regents has asked the state s six public universities to provide a list of courses that include Critical Race Theory concepts.
The regents request came in response to a request from Sen. Brenda Dietrich, a Topeka Republican, who said she was seeking information on the theory only so she could better answer questions from her constituents.
Critical race theory seeks to show how historical inequities and racism affect current public policy and social conditions. Critics say it promotes a distorted view of American history and vilifies white Americans.
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