Scott Ellsworth - On Censorship

The speaker, a historian and faculty member at the University of Michigan, discusses the current crisis in U.S. education, focusing on laws that ban certain books and topics in schools. These laws, particularly in Oklahoma, aim to silence discussions on race and sexism. The speaker argues that understanding history, including its negative aspects, is crucial for growth. They emphasize that students can handle complex subjects and that a mature society should teach all aspects of history, not just the positive ones.

How do students in Oklahoma perceive their responsibility regarding historical events like slavery and the Tulsa race massacre?

What does the speaker suggest about the teaching of significant historical events such as Pearl Harbor and 9/11?