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Critical Race Theory Tag

Last week the Rhode Island House Education Committee held a hearing on H-6070, the bill I introduced as a Representative to ban the use of Critical Race Theory in our schools. Testimony was submitted by 577 Rhode Islanders. Half supported banning CRT, half opposed. The most fierce and vitriolic opposition came from teachers themselves, reflecting how deeply CRT already has penetrated education.

In San FranciscoOaklandNew York City, and Atlanta, Americans of Asian descent have been attacked in a surge of crimes.  These attacks have fueled nationwide rallies, vigils and virtual events, with participants shouting “Stop Asian Hate” to all within earshot or on Zoom.  Social media posts with the now trendy hashtag, #Stop Asian Hate, have proliferated.