Scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw on the new 'segregation' of knowledge

Kimberlé Crenshaw – the scholar who gave us ‘intersectionality’ – discusses the recent decision by the College Board to water down its AP African American studies coursework following attacks by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. She argues that the College Board's watering down of African American studies is actually proof of critical race theory in action. "Contemporary aspects of the past that continue to shape the life chances of African Americans cannot be taught if they hurt some feelings or they make people feel bad,” she says. Censoring information that challenges the mythical retelling of the past is a hallmark of authoritarian-leaning regimes. 


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[minello]

True history should be taught to all students, regardless of color or religion, how do we expect students to grow up with critical thinking, also to become better individuals

[susanquinlan]

This is not new. These is a reason Howard Zen wrote a history book. I grew up in the 60's and I would not never trust the "documented history" of our school system. Remember the ruckus caused by "Bury by heart at wounded knee" The book was taken from the stenographer notes all military officers had at the time.
We need to teach Sociology in high school. That is where peoples minds open in college. It leaves a space for explaining modern day consequences. What we dont learn from we repeat.

[Irisheddy]

When I was grade school the only significant African American figure who we learned about about was George Washington Carver. It was not until I went to a Junior College that I was able to learn more about "Black History" and the African-American contribution to our culture. It made me appreciate the people's struggle.

[mortenle]

The new segregation: states with academic freedom vs. states without academic freedom. Wow. Removing even the word "theory" from the curriculum shows the utter insanity of this.

[normaeason]

Thank you Mr. Velshi and Professor Crenshaw spot on interview. Teaching honest history is important to all students.

[mommahen]

When I was taught about Slavery in 4th grade, I never internalized the idea that I was a racist. It is part of our history and we should not forget ever. I feel so sorry to all the kids being raised in these states.

[denisefrenette]

Thank you Velshi, for concentrating on this very important issue!

[judithsullivan]

This corporate sellout is very frightening.... what next? I've always trusted higher education to challenge my cultural beliefs, isn't that what it's for. I'm actually scared now.

[MPR]

THANK YOU for having Kimberlé Crenshaw on the show Ali, we NEED to see more of her!!

[SpeakerOfTruth]

That's what happens when the Rules of Law are not enforced w/o fear or favor. The insurrectionist get in Congress and break the law.

[ClarityDetermination]

I hope the lawyer for the two gentlemen who are taking DeSantis to court over this will be collaborating with her.

[Laura-LaFauve]

Fantastic interview! Thank you Mr. Velshi!

[peacemain]

Im from germany and I learned pretty early in school about National Socialism and the Holocaust.
I got teached about this part of my history so I could learn from it.
To avoiding making the same mistakes or commiting the same crimes like the Nazis did.
Instead of being ashamed of myself in the present
im proud of not repeating the past.

[stansargeant]

Funny.. I can study structural bias with regards to gender, without feeling guilty as a man.

[aliciathornwell_realtor]

Half (if not more) of these politicians couldn’t even define CRT.

[ShannonDavisSings]

Excellent interview! As a former student in Florida, I am proud I grew up in a place where I could learn about these things. The only suggestion I can give out of state students is that they start looking at their college education as a commodity that they buy and CHOOSE not to attend colleges that refuse to teach these subjects. Money talks. The sticking point, of course, is that Florida students, themselves, will still get the shaft since their education is so much cheaper attending schools in state.

[freedomofreligion]

Dr. Crenshaw is one of America's treasures & is valued + loved by all who enter into truths.

[LizA-rynb]

Wow modern day segregation in the classroom! There should be federal law requiring African American history be taught...it's the foundation of this country arguably American history.

[DC-rdoq]

Critical Race Theory (CRT) is not being taught other than in law school. CRT is not part of the high school AP African American Studies course. The fact that CRT was removed as mandatory (and made optional) from the AP African American Studies course proves that Critical Race Theory is correct.

[mitziewheeler]

I'm white but I would love to be able to take these kinds of classes without them being watered down. I can't afford college and I'm 57 and disabled but I watch as much free teaching as I can find, I really really wish these teachers and professors would teach the real classes for free on YouTube. I'm a history geek and I have always studied it as much as I can. There are some bad things that happened in our country in the past. We learn from the past to move forward and have a better country and world. We have to stop this stupid division over the color of a person's skin. If you look at a bunch of x-rays the only things you will be able to tell first and foremost male and female, other wise who broke what bones in the past who has more wear and tear on their bones. But you will not be able to KNOW THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. Stop being idiots people.