“Libs of Tiktok” founder Chaya Raichik has emerged as a key figure in ongoing cultural conflicts in American schools and public libraries. Raichik, now a member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s Media Library Advisory Committee, announced her appointment by Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters on Tuesday, Jan. 23, declaring, “WE WILL GET PORN OUT OF SCHOOLS.”
The announcement comes as activists are calling for the removal of certain books and librarians are working to prevent alleged book bans. Concerns about explicit content in schools have become prominent in national discourse.
Raichik garnered attention on social media for highlighting reported instances of explicit material and what she perceives as a “woke” agenda in public schools nationwide.
“Chaya is on the front lines showing the world exactly what the radical left is all about, lowering standards in schools, and pushing a woke indoctrination of our kids,” Walters said in a statement posted to X.
While Raichik’s appointment was celebrated by some Republicans, Democrats were less supportive.
State Democratic lawmaker Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Okla., criticized the move, asserting that Raichik doesn’t meet the criteria for board memberships, as outlined by the Department of Education’s requirements.
Dollens highlighted qualifications such as being a librarian, possessing a professional education background, having children in Oklahoma schools and residing in the state — criteria he claimed Raichik did not fulfill.
According to Fox News, the volunteer-based library committee consists of parents, librarians and English teachers. The board members offer guidance to the state board in selecting books and materials for students at different education levels.
Walters emphasized the library board’s objective is to prevent sexualized or pornographic content from being included in public school materials.
NBC News labeled Raichik as “far-right.”
“Far-right is when you’re against giving kids porn in school. I guess I’m far-right then,” Raichik responded on X. “Raise your hand if you’re far-right!”
Raichik’s TikTok account, Libs of TikTok, boasts 2.8 million followers across X.
