In his latest book, "America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything," Christopher Rufo delves into the infiltration of American institutions by far-left activists. He explores the dramatic shifts witnessed in recent years, pinpointing the 2020 George Floyd riots as a turning point where many Americans observed a left-wing ideological takeover of schools, government, and other key sectors.

Rufo's investigation traces the origins of this ideology back to 1968, dissecting concepts like systemic racism, White fragility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). His research aims to uncover the roots of these ideas and how they gained traction within influential institutions.

Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, gained prominence in 2020 for his activism and journalism exposing critical race theory (CRT) in American institutions. He played a significant role in advocating for policy changes, including persuading then-President Trump to ban CRT through an executive order and collaborating with governors like Ron DeSantis to eliminate CRT from schools. Legislation addressing CRT has been passed in 22 states.

Rufo emphasizes that his book goes beyond his previous political work, offering an in-depth analysis based on extensive research and original source material. He explores the evolution of radical ideology and its impact on American life.

Rufo believes his book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the woke revolution and its influence on institutions. He hopes to inform readers and empower them to engage in meaningful change.

A key aspect of Rufo's research involves examining DEI training programs at Fortune 100 companies. He obtained internal documents revealing the prevalence of CRT concepts, such as systemic racism, White privilege, and White fragility, within corporate America. He traces the history of these ideas and how they permeated corporate settings, linking them to radical-thought leaders like Herbert Marcuse, Angela Davis, Paulo Freire, and Derrick Bell, and groups like the Weather Underground, Black Panther Party, and Black Liberation Army. Rufo's findings reveal a decades-long effort by Marxist activists to integrate their ideology into American corporations, demonstrating the surprising journey of these concepts from the fringes of radical movements to the highest levels of corporate power.