Black Conservative Leader Objects To K-12 Teachings He Says Are ‘Inspired By’ Critical Race Theory

Derrick Wilburn is a father of three and the leader of the Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives. He recently spoke out at a public school board meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in protest of what he says was a proposal to bring teachings “inspired by” Critical Race Theory (CRT) into local K-12 classrooms. “I fundamentally object and disagree with the notion that America is an oppressive nation to people of color. I simply don’t believe it,” he says. “What I see is a nation of opportunity – not a nation of oppression.” What is it that is being taught in K-12 classrooms that Derrick says he objects to? Tune in to Wednesday’s Dr. Phil, “Critical Race Theory: A Nation Divided,” to find out. And later, Dr. Shaun Harper, Race and Equity Director at the University of Southern California, says that the idea that Critical Race Theory is taught in the K-12 curriculum is false and being used as a “political scapegoat” by people who don’t understand what it is. Check your local listing for airtimes. Want to hear more of the discussion from this episode? Follow the links below for exclusive web content from Wednesday’s Dr. Phil. WATCH: Academic Says People Are ‘Conflating Conversations About Structural And Systemic Racism With Critical Race Theory’ TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Have a story in the news?