Empowering Black History Education

Dr. Ryan Ross discusses the importance of representation and identity. Students from Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, inspired by a trip to D.C., propose curriculum changes to better reflect black excellence. They secure funding for innovative textbooks with QR codes, aiming to change the narrative of black history. The initiative highlights the importance of seeing positive representations in education.

Who is Dr. Ryan Ross?

• A teacher at MLK Junior Early College

• President and CEO of the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado

• A student at MLK Junior Early College

• A photojournalist

What was the main goal of the students' proposal?

• To start a new art club

• To improve the curriculum with books reflecting Black excellence

• To introduce a new sports program

• To organize a field trip to Washington D.C.

How much money did the students initially need for their project?

• $50,000

• $10,000

• $24,000

• $40,000

Which organization contributed to the students' funding?

• Little Man Ice Cream

• Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What feature makes the new textbooks innovative?

• They are written in multiple languages

• They include QR codes for up-to-date information

• They are printed on recycled paper

• They are available in digital format only

What is the expected impact of the new textbooks on students?

• They will help students learn about global history

• They will make students more competitive in sports

• They will improve students' math skills

• They will uplift students by changing the narrative of Black history

What message do the students want to convey about Black history?

• Black history should be forgotten

• Black history includes stories of kings and queens

• Black history is irrelevant in today's world

• Black history is only about slavery and civil rights

How do the students hope to inspire others?

• By showing that struggle is inevitable

• By promoting the idea that history is unimportant

• By demonstrating that success is possible without struggle

• By encouraging students to focus only on sports

What is the broader goal of changing the narrative around Black history?

• To remove history from the curriculum

• To make history classes more difficult

• To inspire students to see themselves in a positive light

• To focus solely on the negative aspects of history

Who is the photojournalist mentioned in the transcript?

• Dr. Ryan Ross

• Kiara Roberts

• Julio Sandoval

• Sonia Gutierrez