100th Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

On May 30, 1921, a massacre occurred in Greenwood, Oklahoma, one of the wealthiest Black communities in the US (nicknamed Black Wall Street). The violence left hundreds dead and thousands homeless. In this lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students learn about the event and discuss historic photos and buried history.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
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