Critical race theory (CRT) was created in the 1970s and '80s by legal scholars, including Derrick Bell, to analyze institutional racism within legal frameworks. Recently, a conservative backlash has mischaracterized CRT as divisive and Marxist, leading to broader attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In response, Aja Martinez and Robert Smith's new book, "The Origins of Critical Race Theory", presents an alternative narrative by exploring Bell's archive and highlighting contributions from various scholars to the CRT movement, aiming to restore depth to the discourse surrounding its origins and significance.
Our storytelling approach emphasizes dimension and texture; it results from a refusal to be extractive or flat. Recent opponents of CRT want the movement reduced to a few statements and commitments.
The Origins of Critical Race Theory tells a different story about CRT, offering insights into the contributions of key figures like Derrick Bell and other scholars.
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