One would be correct in pointing out that "Critical Race Theory" as a "class" or college level "course material" is not being taught in public schools.
However, it's "bastardized materials" based on things like the "1619 Project" are. Along with all sorts of other Critical Theory based ideals. Like "
Equity" instead of equality of opportunity, "
Diversity" instead of most experienced/qualified for the job, and "
Inclusion" instead of meeting actual skills and capabilities.
Now once upon a time pre-civil rights laws (which I also lived in), there were many examples of racism around the nation. As a child I experienced "separate but equal" even when it was supposedly illegal. But times change, and people change with the times.
Nowadays, I don't see any "systemic racism," and I find it amazing that so many peers complain about it...when we mostly live in Democrat controlled cities. Often controlled by Black mayors and city council members.
That is some long statement of virtue signaling.
Now I recognize that there will always be individuals and groups of same who will hold all sorts of views; racist, sexist, etc. I also recognize that this is NOT limited to "white people." I have encountered Blacks, Asians, Hispanic, Native Americans, and of course White Americans who have exhibited a hatred for others of a different race. People are people, and some will have views based on their personal experiences.
But I do not buy into the idea of "institutional racism" holding minorities back. Once upon a time? Yes.
Today?
NO!
IMO
today it is more a mental state, inculcated over the years by various race grifters, socialist ideologues, and educators who've themselves been indoctrinated in CRT.
Nope. There are still individuals who are racist, as I describe above. But there is no "white privilege." Nothing has held me, nor any of my peers back, other than our own lack of effort.
Yes, there are many of us "elders" who have experienced the Civil Rights Era, and the gradual transition to where we are today. We also remember how it was for our elders back then.
But today? Sorry, while there is still racism and small pockets of racist groups, there is literally nothing holding anyone back from achieving anything they seek. Nothing that is except their own fears, anger, lack of efforts, and sadly a growing sense of absolute entitlement. Entitlement which makes them think they are OWED a place, without any need for personal effort.