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"I never read a page of any school history book about how, in 1921, a mob of white people burned down a place called Black Wall Street, killed as many as 300 of its Black citizens and displaced thousands of Black Americans," writes @TomHanks. nyti.ms/3uRjsS3
"How different would perspectives be had we all been taught about Tulsa in 1921, even as early as the fifth grade? Today, I find the omission tragic, an opportunity missed, a teachable moment squandered," writes @TomHanks. nyti.ms/2SWeSVh
"Today, I think historically based fiction entertainment must portray the burden of racism in our nation for the sake of the art form’s claims to verisimilitude and authenticity." nyti.ms/2SWeSVh
"Should our schools now teach the truth about Tulsa? Yes, and they should also stop the battle to whitewash curriculums to avoid discomfort for students," writes @TomHanks. nyti.ms/2SWeSVh
Read the guest essay from actor @TomHanks on why we need to show the truth about the Tulsa Race Massacre, in schools and in popular culture. nyti.ms/2SWeSVh

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