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Why is Critical Race Theory Objectionable to The Right?

WUGA | By jessica wurst
Published May 28, 2021 at 1:57 PM EDT
Photo: Grady College

In recent weeks, conservative political leaders have turned their ire towards critical race theory. But what is critical race theory and why is it objectionable to people on the right? WUGA's Chris Shupe of Athens News Matters talks with Grady College's  Dr. Maria Len-Rios. Dr. Len-Rios is a professor and the associate dean for academic affairs at Grady College.

Her research focuses on inequalities in the media.
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Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.
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