You’ve probably heard about Critical Race Theory in the news lately, but do you know what it is? Have you addressed it at your museum or historic site? Should you? Do you know how to? What is the difference between Critical Race Theory and African American History? As museums are reimagining their roles and messages in the wake of social, economic, and political changes, we offer a primer on Critical Race Theory and see how to incorporate this work into your own.
With Julia Jeffries, Ph.D. Candidate in Culture, Institutions, and Society at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Meadow Dibble, Founding Director of Atlantic Black Box