Critical race theory has recently received a lot of attention from both its critics and advocates. This session will cover some of the core insights offered by critical race theorists, drawing on examples impacting the health and well-being of people of color. Applying a critical race theory lens, we also examine the promise and limits of recent declarations of racism as a public health crisis to address systemic racism. This discussion will answer the question: What does critical race theory have to do with public health?