Throughout the day on Tuesday, MSNBC anchors and reporters bitterly complained that states like Oklahoma were fighting back against left-wing attempts to push radical propaganda like Critical Race Theory in schools. The coverage falsely claimed the proposed legislation would somehow ban any discussion of race or racism in the classroom and desperately tried to spin the effort to protect students from an extreme political agenda as an attack on free speech.
Tennessee becomes latest state to ban divisive critical race theory in public schools - joining Oklahoma, Idaho and Arkansas
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law a bill banning critical race theory from being taught in schools on Monday
Lee has said students should learn about American exceptionalism rather than divisive topics
A handful of other states are currently debating, or in the process of approving, similar bills
Those against critical race theory have argued it reduces people to the categories of privileged or oppressed based on their skin color
Supporters, however, say the theory is vital to eliminating racism because it examines the ways in which race influence US politics, culture and the law
The war on wokeness in schools: Three GOP states pass laws banning critical race theory and nearly a DOZEN other states work on legislation to stop white kids being taught they re oppressors
Three Republican-led states - Oklahoma, Idaho and Tennessee - have now signed laws banning critical race theory in public schools
Oklahoma is the latest after Gov Kevin Stitt argued it will allow history to be taught without labeling a young child as an oppressor
A handful of other states are currently debating, or in the process of approving, similar bills
Lawmakers in some states have been introducing bills that, in varying degrees, aim to ban schools from teaching concepts of race and racism in classrooms
O’Connor: Community building events draw attention to NE OKC
Cathy O’Connor
As Oklahoma City welcomes spring, we’re seeing the return of outdoor events.
The annual oNE OKC Street Festival is a great one to catch. It’s a vibrant community event that stimulates creativity, strengthens relationships, and highlights the rich history of northeast Oklahoma City. The festival will take place on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Park. There will be live performances, music, food trucks, kids’ activities and local vendors. ONE OKC is seeking additional volunteers, vendors and food trucks for the festival. Visit oneokcevent.org for more information.