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Critical race theory — an academic framework that serves to understand systemic racism in the USA and beyond — can help inform endeavours to advance justice and equity in the chemistry community.

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Morton, T.R. Critical race theory and its relevance for chemistry. Nat. Chem. 15, 1043–1046 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-023-01271-5

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