Critical Race Theory is Not the Issue: Claims, Fears, and History
CRT is not the Issue! Dr. Parris Baker will address the fears that "have spurred school boards and state legislatures from Tennessee to Idaho to ban teachings about racism in classrooms. The speaker will also refute recent claims centered on Critical Race Theory, suggesting all white people are racist oppressors and all Black people are victims of racial oppression and discrimination. The history of CRT will be defined, described, and discussed. Finally, the presenter will suggest some postulations that may help identify the fears and obsession with CRT.
Covid-19 policies will be in effect throughout programming, please review the JES Covid-19 policy here. Patrons will need to show their vaccination cards or proof of a negative test. While Erie County remains on alert, masks will be required. Advanced registration is required for all JES events. This event is free to all with prior registration.
Parris J. Baker, PhD., MSSA, Associate Professor and Director, Social Work, Mortuary Science, and Gerontology Programs, Department of Criminal Justice & Social Work, Gannon University. He received his undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in social work from Gannon University, Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and the University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, respectively. In 2011, Dr. Baker became the first African American tenured professor at Gannon University. He most recently became a Jefferson Education Society Scholar-In-Residence and Harry T. Burleigh and Beyond Fellow.
