HIS 100 Module One Activity1.1
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HIS 100 Module One Activity Template: Project Topic Exploration
You must pick a topic from the Research Topics Lists in the Library Research Guide. While it is
a good idea to choose your topic early, you may change it until the next module. Replace the
bracketed text below with your responses. Support your responses with specific details and
examples.
Identify the topic you chose to explore:
The topic I chose to explore was the Tulsa massacre.
Explain what you already know about the chosen topic based on your personal history or
experiences.
The Tulsa Race Massacre, also known as the Black Wall Street Massacre, occurred in 1921 in
Tulsa, Oklahoma's Greenwood district. Hundreds of African Americans were killed and their
houses and businesses were destroyed during the massacre by a supremacist
mob that attacked
and destroyed the thriving Black town of Greenwood.
Describe the beliefs, assumptions, and values you have related to the topic you chose.
• My assumption is based on Sara Page, the alleged victim. I recall learning about that Sara and
Dick Rowland were both in an elevator when they both raced out, with Sara screaming. Why
would Sara scream? Was she truly assaulted? Why didn't she file charges? Why wasn't there a
thorough investigation? Racism, I believe, was at the root of everything, and it triumphed.
Explain why this topic is relevant to current events or to modern society.
The Tulsa Race Massacre is relevant to current events and modern society for several reasons.
Firstly, it is a tragic reminder of the ongoing legacy of systemic racism and discrimination in the
United States. The massacre was sparked by a false accusation against a young African American
man, and it was fueled by racial tensions and economic envy. It highlights the violent and unjust
treatment that African Americans have faced throughout American history, and the long-lasting
impact of that treatment on African American communities.
Secondly, the Tulsa Race Massacre is relevant because it was largely erased from history for
many years, and only recently has it started to receive more attention and recognition. The fact
that such a significant event could be largely ignored and forgotten for so long underscores the
need for a more honest and inclusive education system that accurately reflects the diversity and
complexity of American history.
Finally, the Tulsa Race Massacre is relevant because it has been used as a rallying cry for
reparations and other forms of redress for the descendants of those who were affected by the
massacre. Many argue that the economic and social devastation caused by the massacre has had a
lasting impact on the African American community in Tulsa and beyond, and that reparations are
necessary to address the ongoing effects of that trauma and injustice. The debate over reparations
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for the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre is part of a broader national conversation about how
to address the legacy of slavery and systemic racism in the United States.
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