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Ted Cruz: “Critical Race Theory originated at [Harvard Law School].”

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Ted Cruz asks Ketanji Brown Jackson about critical race theory

Published March 22, 2022 | Video Starts at 05:50

So let me ask you related to the 1619 Project, which I believe is deeply inaccurate and misleading. 1619 Project is closely intertwined with a movement that is called Critical Race Theory. Critical Race Theory originated at [Harvard Law School]. your and my alma mater at the Harvard Law School. In your understanding, what does Critical Race Theory mean? What is it? Senator, my understanding is that Critical Race Theory is. (05:50–05:56)

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“Critical Race Theory is taught at Georgetown Day School.”
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