Since 2021, 44 states have introduced bills or taken steps toward restricting the teaching of critical race theory (CRT), banning books, and or censoring the ways in which race can be discussed in classrooms. These unwarranted bills prevent schools from proactively teaching the root causes of systemic racism, and hold students back from grappling with and helping to solve real challenges facing our society. And the threats continue.

 

In response to the ongoing censorship, The Education Trust launched a digital campaign, “Can’t Be Erased” (#CantBeErased), to highlight the importance of the various banned books by Black, LGBTQ+, and Latino authors, as well as materials and resources that are useful in the fight against censorship.

 

My team led the digital strategy for the campaign and since its launch during Black History Month (2023), the campaign has received overwhelming support from EdTrust’s audience of advocates and partners, also receiving a Gold Anthem Award in the social impact category. Take a look at some of the promotional highlights below and visit the hub here.