Teachers Overhaul How Tulsa Race Massacre Is Taught In School

The video discusses the efforts of Tulsa public school teachers, Emily Harris and Akilah Lynch, to incorporate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre into the curriculum. The new curriculum aims to connect students emotionally and intellectually to this historical event, fostering critical thinking and community awareness. It includes activities like writing newspaper articles and legal discussions on reparations. The curriculum is designed to be relevant and engaging, encouraging other schools to explore their local histories. The overarching message is one of shared humanity and addressing racial inequality.

Who is Emily Harris and what is her role in the new curriculum?

• A Tulsa public school teacher involved in the new curriculum

• A historian documenting the Tulsa Race Massacre

• A survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre

• A student learning about the Tulsa Race Massacre

What is one of the activities 5th graders will do as part of the new curriculum?

• Create a documentary about the Tulsa Race Massacre

• Write newspaper articles on the rebuilding of Greenwood

• Organize a community event

• Visit historical sites in Tulsa

What is the central question in Harris's AP government class?

• Who were the key figures in the Tulsa Race Massacre?

• What were the causes of the Tulsa Race Massacre?

• How did the Tulsa Race Massacre affect the economy?

• Is there legal standing for reparations for the massacre's victims and descendants?

What universal message does the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre convey?

• The significance of political power

• A message about shared humanity

• The need for technological advancement

• The importance of economic growth

What do Lynch and Harris hope other districts will do?

• Create curricula relevant to their own local histories

• Focus solely on national history

• Avoid teaching controversial topics

• Implement more standardized testing