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The Origins of Critical Race Theory Book Launch

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Department of Latina/Latino Studies
Location
Illini Union Bookstore, Author's Corner, 2nd Floor
Date
Apr 15, 2025   4:00 - 5:30 pm  
Contact
Department of Latina/Latino Studies
E-Mail
lls-studies@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

Please join us to celebrate the book launch of LLS professor, Aja Y. Martinez's new book The Origins of Critical Race Theory: The People and Ideas That Created a Movement, co-authored with Robert O. Smith (University of North Texas). The book weaves together the many sources of critical race theory, recounting the origin story for one of the most insightful and controversial academic movements in U.S. history.  

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