In Black History Month Speeches, Biden and Harris Talk Equity, American History

Critical race theory the backdrop as top Democrats outline results

President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House marking Black History Month in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27, 2023. Also pictured is U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (left) and DuWayne Portis Jr., High School Senior and Youth Leader at Chicago Youth Service Corps. Win McNamee/Getty Images

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at a Feb. 27 Black History Month reception, seeking to position themselves as defenders of American history amid national furor over critical race theory (CRT).

“Let us all be clear—we will not as a nation build a better future for America by trying to erase America’s past,” Harris said.