Post Reports Why Americans don’t learn about Tulsa, or Juneteenth
Jun 19, 2020
Michele Norris, a columnist and Race Guard Project founder, discusses the overlooked history of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the challenges of integrating such narratives into American education. Nicole Ellis, a video reporter, elaborates on the significance of Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in Texas, and its contemporary implications on freedom and equality. Personal reflections on Juneteenth reveal its deep cultural and familial ties, emphasizing the importance of remembering and celebrating this pivotal moment in American history.
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Family Survival
- Michelle Norris' family hid during the Tulsa Massacre, narrowly escaping death.
- A Black family sheltered them, highlighting community resilience amidst tragedy.
History's Erasure
- The Tulsa Massacre's history was deliberately erased, hindering accurate accounts of lives and property lost.
- This erasure makes it difficult to fully understand the massacre's impact and quantify the damage inflicted.
Reconciling History
- America struggles to teach its difficult racial history due to potential guilt and pain.
- Michelle Norris suggests combining truth and reconciliation, like Germany and South Africa, to move forward.