Defining Critical Race Theory and Understanding Its Nuances

Kishi Ducre, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Associate Professor of African American History in the College of Arts and Science, was quoted in the Williamsport Sun Gazette story “What is — and isn’t — Critical Race Theory?”

Ducre explained the concept of critical race theory saying, “If you are poor and/or Black and/or Brown there are quantitative differences in your quality of life: you are sicker, you are likely to be poorer as well as your children, your lifetime earnings are reduced, you don’t live as long, you are more likely exposed to lead, more liquor stores, less quality food, etc. All of these consequences result in the absence of overt racist behavior.”