Critical Race Theory Under Attack: The Fight for Anti-Racist Education

Here at UCLA Law, we have been home to a nation-leading critical race studies program for the last 20 years. And right now across the country, a firestorm over critical race theory has exploded. New legislation bans, ideas and research designed to combat racism from classrooms, and workplace training by labeling them as “divisive” and “anti-American.” What is at the root of this conflict? And, what are its consequences?

Join our panel of experts for a deeper conversation discussing the origins of critical race theory, a breakdown of the current debate, and a thoughtful analysis of what is at stake.