critical race theory, which exist as a proxy in the conservative mind for any discussion of structural racism. that may make white students feel uncomfortable. now we are getting a look at how that ban will come into practice. according to guidelines for educators in the county, instruction on the required topics must be factual and objective and may not suppress or distort significant historical events. examples of theories that distort historical events and are inconsistent with state board approved standards include the denial or minimization of the holocaust and the teaching of critical race theory, meaning the theory that racism is not merely the product of prejudice but that racism is embedded into american society and its legal systems in order to uphold the supremacy of white worsens. the document goes on, saying, instruction may not utilize material from the 1619 project. nikole hannah-jones is the pulitzer prize-winning correspondent for new york magazine.