Annual Distinguished Lecture: Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law School, "What Is So Controversial about CRT Anyway?"

Professor Charles explores the public backlash against Critical Race Theory. Thirty-years since its inception, critical race theory has emerged into the public consciousness as one of the most polarizing issues in our contemporary politics. Professor Charles will argue that the public backlash against critical race theory reflects a shift in power dynamics and the transition to a multiracial democracy in which the demand for equal political power clashes against systemic structures premised on the unequal distribution of political power. Hybrid Event. Please note that this conversation will be held in person, and also on Zoom. We ask that in-person attendees show their BU ID card or an official vaccine card, or a digital vaccine passport constituting proof of vaccination. All visitors are required to wear a face mask in the law complex in accordance with University policy.