What is critical race theory, and why is it causing controversy?

What is critical race theory, and why is it causing controversy?

Critical race theory has stirred up a lot of controversy in Atlanta-area schools and across the country. The debate is over whether teachers should be able to talk about it with students. But what is it exactly?

Critical race theory has stirred up a lot of controversy in Atlanta-area schools and across the country. The debate is over whether teachers should be able to talk about it with students. But what is it exactly?

Forsyth County residents debate diversity curriculum in schools

Forsyth County residents debate diversity curriculum in schools

A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.

A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.

AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history

AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history

Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.

Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Morehouse School of Medicine to receive $500,000 donation

Morehouse School of Medicine to receive $500,000 donation

A fund for the Morehouse School of Medicine aims at enhancing health outcomes for Black communities in Georgia.

A fund for the Morehouse School of Medicine aims at enhancing health outcomes for Black communities in Georgia.

BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting

BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting

The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.

The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.

An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line

An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line

The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.

The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.

Fulton County, AAPI groups team up for public safety training

Fulton County, AAPI groups team up for public safety training

Fulton County teamed up with Asian American organizations to provide training on how to prevent and react to crime.

Fulton County teamed up with Asian American organizations to provide training on how to prevent and react to crime.

Descanso Gardens honors Japanese Americans during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Descanso Gardens honors Japanese Americans during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

One of Southern California's most beloved public gardens is rethinking and rewriting part of its rich history. Descanso Gardens' collection of world-renowned camellias can now be traced back to Japanese-American growers who interned during World War II.

One of Southern California's most beloved public gardens is rethinking and rewriting part of its rich history. Descanso Gardens' collection of world-renowned camellias can now be traced back to Japanese-American growers who interned during World War II.

Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct

Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct

Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.

Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.

Fulton County to expunge 300+ criminal records by Juneteenth

Fulton County to expunge 300+ criminal records by Juneteenth

For more than a century, celebrations have honored Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, as the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom -- years after slavery was abolished. This year, Juneteenth could prove even more personal for some in Fulton County.

For more than a century, celebrations have honored Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, as the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom -- years after slavery was abolished. This year, Juneteenth could prove even more personal for some in Fulton County.

Armenian genocide: What happened, and why Biden’s recognition matters

Armenian genocide: What happened, and why Biden’s recognition matters

The massacre of up to 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I is observed each year on April 24. Here’s what it would mean for President Joe Biden to formally call it genocide.

The massacre of up to 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I is observed each year on April 24. Here’s what it would mean for President Joe Biden to formally call it genocide.

Granddaughters of Armenian Genocide survivors share stories of resilience

Granddaughters of Armenian Genocide survivors share stories of resilience

There are a handful of genocide survivors still alive to share their stories, but their incredible stories of resilience will continue to be shared by their children and grandchildren. 

There are a handful of genocide survivors still alive to share their stories, but their incredible stories of resilience will continue to be shared by their children and grandchildren.