YoVDO

Who Controls the Past - The Tulsa Race Massacre

Offered By: SXSW via YouTube

Tags

SXSW Courses Storytelling Courses Advocacy Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the hidden history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in this SXSW 2021 panel discussion. Delve into how this tragic event, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of Black people in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was nearly erased from US history and why it's now gaining national attention. Learn from activists and descendants of survivors who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the truth and preserving this crucial part of American history. Examine the efforts to control historical narratives, the impact on popular culture through shows like HBO's Watchmen and Lovecraft Country, and the ongoing struggle for racial justice and reparations. Gain insights into topics such as Black Wall Street, police involvement, education in Oklahoma, white silence, and the importance of reconciliation. Moderated by Jeffery Robinson from "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America," this 56-minute discussion challenges viewers to confront the past and engage in crucial conversations about racism and its lasting effects in the United States.

Syllabus

Intro
Slavery is not our fault
Who we are
Introductions
Black Wall Street
Black Wall Street Tour
Police Involvement
Tulsa 2016
Capitol Riot
Oklahoma Education
White Silence
The Survivors
The Medallion
The Evidence
Reconciliation is a Cash Business
Developing Authority
The Plan
Centennial Commission


Taught by

SXSW

Related Courses

Popping the Web3 Bubble
SXSW via YouTube
Building an Open Metaverse
SXSW via YouTube
The Ultimate Potential of VR - Promises and Perils
SXSW via YouTube
Online Crime - An American Crisis with Robert Downey Jr.
SXSW via YouTube
Cheech Marin in the SXSW Studio
SXSW via YouTube