The North State Journal: “Critical Race Theory is based in the belief that all facets of society, all people, and history are inherently racist and that resolution or redemption for those people or societal structures is not possible.
At the press briefing, Cooper was asked directly his position on the issue.
Cooper responded, “What I think is we need a good teacher in every classroom and a good principal in every school. And we need to keep them safe from COVID-19. That’s what I’m focused on right now.”
In a follow-up question, Cooper was asked about his position on a bill that would ban these views from classrooms, which is currently making its way through the General Assembly.
That measure, House Bill 324, would prohibit public schools from compelling students to affirm or profess belief in discriminatory concepts, such as one race or sex being superior to another; inherent racism, sexism, or oppression; or character traits, values, moral codes, or privileges ascribed to a certain race or sex.
Despite attempting to deflect from answering, Cooper said he hadn’t seen that legislation come from the General Assembly.”