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Five teachers in Seattle pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Jan. 18

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Critical Race Theory will be taught by five teachers in Seattle who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Jan. 18.

They’re one of the thousands of US teachers pledging to continue educating students about the controversial Critical Race Theory, which explains racism is embedded in US culture and politics.

Comments from Seattle teachers included, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - MLK Jr. And then "I believe in teaching the truth."

Though the concept was first suggested in the late 70’s, it has recently exploded as a contentious issue between the American right and left in the last two years.

Many who signed the pledge are defying state bans on the teachings. Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas have passed legislation banning discussions about the US being inherently racist.

Other states, such as Montana and South Dakota, have denounced the teachings without passing specific legislation.

In an interview with The Washington Free Beacon, Ashley Varner of the Freedom Foundation accused the Zinn Education Project of providing ’left-leaning propaganda to teachers.’

Teachers in Seattle who’ve pledged to teach Critical Race Theory
TeachersThoughts on Critical Race Theory
Amy FergusonI believe in teaching the truth.
Andrea BerganOur children deserve the truth.
Johnson ClarkDarkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - MLK Jr
Kristin GilfoilInjustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" MLK
Veronica AinsaNo comment

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