Greenwood and Its Legacy

The video features Christy Williams, also known as Arisha Be, discussing the historical significance of Greenwood, a community of 40 city blocks with businesses and homes. She highlights the remnants of the past, such as stairs, as reminders of the work needed to honor the legacy of those who lived and built in Greenwood. The video also covers the investigation of mass graves at Oakland Cemetery, emphasizing the importance of proper burial and memorialization. Christy shares her family's history, their escape from Tulsa, and the ongoing pursuit of justice for the descendants of Greenwood's residents.

Who is the speaker in the video, and what is her other known name?

• Chief Ed Goon, also known as Christy

• Arisha Be, also known as Christy Williams

• Ed Goon, also known as Chief

• Christy Williams, also known as Arisha Be

What does the speaker mention about the remaining stairs in Greenwood?

• They serve as a reminder of work that needs to be done

• They are a historical monument

• They are part of a new construction

• They are a tourist attraction

What is the significance of Oakland Cemetery according to the speaker?

• It is the site of supposed mass graves

• It is a famous tourist spot

• It is a place for community gatherings

• It is a newly discovered archaeological site

What does the speaker hope to achieve with the investigation of mass graves?

• To find historical artifacts

• To build a new park

• To create a new residential area

• To give proper burial to the remains

What is the speaker's vision for Standpipe Hill?

• To build a shopping mall

• To develop a sports complex

• To turn it into a memorial

• To construct a new school

What does the speaker emphasize about the Greenwood community?

• It was a small village

• It had a strong community and economy

• It was a temporary settlement

• It was isolated from the rest of the nation

What does the speaker want the world to know about Greenwood?

• It was a forgotten place

• It had a strong community and economy

• It was a place of conflict

• It was a small village

What happened to the speaker's grandfather during the Greenwood events?

• He had to run for his life

• He became a community leader

• He started a new business

• He moved to another country

What is the speaker's relationship to the people who never returned to Oklahoma?

• They are her childhood friends

• They are her distant relatives

• They are her great aunt and uncle

• They are her neighbors

What does the speaker still seek for her ancestors?

• Fame

• Wealth

• Justice

• Recognition