David Ikard: The real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history

A father discusses his son's lesson on Rosa Parks, correcting misconceptions about her activism. He reflects on the burden of educating others about racial history and shares a story about a professor's misinterpretation of a racial moment. The narrative concludes with a call to action for improved race relations.

What was Elijah's idea for addressing the misinformation taught by his teacher?

What did the teacher do after Elijah's presentation on Rosa Parks?

How did the speaker feel about his son having to educate his teacher?

What does the speaker suggest about the portrayal of Rosa Parks in history?