Black History is American History

1. What does Okalani suggest is often the limited portrayal of Black history in schools?

• It includes a variety of Black stories

• Only focuses on major events like slavery

• Highlights contributions of Black inventors

• Celebrates Black culture throughout the year

What does the speaker imply about the way Black history is often taught in schools?

• It is typically taught in depth

• It is well integrated with other subjects

• It is preferred over European history

• It is often elective rather than core

Who was the first African American woman to enter Congress?

Which invention is Lewis Latimer credited with contributing to?

Which artist is mentioned for depicting everyday narratives of African Americans?

• Thomas Edison

• Rosa Parks

• Jacob Lawrence

• Langston Hughes

What is one way Mrs. Ames Stearman promotes Black history in her English class?

• By requiring students to memorize Civil Rights speeches

• By focusing exclusively on contemporary Black authors

• By using works from Langston Hughes and Martin Luther King Jr.

• By removing Shakespeare from the curriculum

What does the speaker hope for future generations regarding their history classes?

• They will only learn about famous leaders

• They will explore the stories of various ethnicities

• They will have limited perspectives on history

• They will not have any representation in their curriculum

What is one insight you gained from the video?