Psaki: Teaching ‘1619 Project,’ Critical Race Theory in College Is ‘Responsible’

In a White House press briefing, Psaki was asked about a proposed legislation by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) that would place a one percent tax on the value of the endowments of the country’s wealthiest private colleges, and use that money to support vocational education and training.
Psaki: Teaching ‘1619 Project,’ Critical Race Theory in College Is ‘Responsible’
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a daily press briefing on May 13, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Bill Pan
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White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday said it is responsible for colleges to teach the idea that racism is embedded in the American system, dismissing criticism that such teaching aims at indoctrinating American youth.

In a White House press briefing, Psaki was asked about a proposed legislation by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) that would place an one percent tax on the value of the endowments of the country’s wealthiest private colleges, and use that money to support vocational education and training.