Boston's 1970s School Integration Issues

The video explores the integration of Boston schools in the 1970s, focusing on racial tensions and the overlooked story of the bilingual community. It highlights the efforts of Latino and Asian communities to advocate for bilingual education amidst desegregation rulings. Despite preserving bilingual programs, students faced prejudice and challenges, leading to community actions like boycotts to ensure safety and representation.

What was the primary focus of most histories about Boston school integration in the 1970s?

• Racial tensions between Black and white residents

• Economic disparities

• Environmental issues

• Technological advancements

What was the main issue for the bilingual population in Boston during the 1970s?

• Healthcare access

• Economic inequality

• Language and education

• Political representation

Which ethnic communities were highlighted as part of Boston's diversity in the 1970s?

• Latino and Asian

• African and European

• Middle Eastern and African

• Native American and Pacific Islander

In what year did Massachusetts mandate bilingual education in public schools?

• 1965

• 1971

• 1990

• 1980

What was the court ruling in 1974 regarding Boston Public Schools?

• They needed to implement new technology

• They needed to reduce class sizes

• They needed to be desegregated

• They needed to increase funding

What was the main demand of the Latino community's advocacy group?

• More sports programs

• More extracurricular activities

• Assignment of bilingual children first

• Increased school funding

What action did Chinatown's mothers take in 1975?

• Organized a protest march

• Started a school boycott

• Filed a lawsuit

• Held a community festival

What was one of the outcomes of the Chinatown mothers' boycott?

• New school uniforms

• Longer school hours

• Safety monitors on buses

• Free school meals

Despite preserving bilingual programs, what challenge did students still face?

• Lack of textbooks

• Limited extracurricular activities

• Prejudice and hostility

• Overcrowded classrooms

What sentiment was prevalent between the two groups in Boston schools?

• Cooperation

• Hostility

• Indifference

• Friendship