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Resident urges board to block 'critical race theory' and certain books from schools
Summary
During public comment a resident urged the Pamlico County Board of Education to prevent what he described as 'critical race theory' and 'the woke mind virus' from entering local schools, citing required and optional books he found objectionable; the board accepted the comment and took no action at the meeting.
A resident used the board’s three‑minute public comment slot to urge Pamlico County school leaders to intervene against curriculum materials he described as promoting 'critical race theory' and activism.
The commenter, speaking during the public‑comment period, said he was concerned about books assigned or available to students. “I’m here tonight to ask for your help. I’m afraid that critical race theory and the woke mind virus is sneaking its way into Pembroke County,” he said, citing titles he said had troubling content and noting one optional title, The Hate You Give. He also referenced Me and White Supremacy and a 'youth activist toolkit.'
The board did not engage in substantive back‑and‑forth during the public comment; the chair thanked the speaker and said the board values public comment and would take the remarks into consideration.
Context: public comment rules were read aloud before the speaker was recognized. The remarks represent one resident’s viewpoint; neither school staff nor board members offered a rebuttal or announced a follow‑up action at the meeting.
