Why critical race theory is a hot topic in education
Critical race theory is being banned from classrooms across the nation. Here’s what it is and why educators of color are fighting back.
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Tennessee Department of Education Critical race theory Gov. Bill Lee Erika Sugarmon Tim Green Shelby County Schools Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Daja E. Henry
Daja E. Henry is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Howard University and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and currently is a general assignment reporter.
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