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Aug. 16, 2021Lincoln, Neb. |  By: AP

Nebraska Regents reject anti-critical race theory proposal

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has rejected an anti-critical race theory resolution. The 5-3 vote on Friday followed about three hours of public comment from students, faculty and others.

The Lincoln Journal-Star reports that Regent Jim Pillen, a Republican candidate for governor, introduced the resolution objecting to "any imposition of critical race theory" in academic curriculum in July.

Critical race theory, a framework for examining the effects race and racism have on institutions, both historically and today, has become a flashpoint in the culture wars. Several state legislatures have enacted bills preventing the theory from being taught.