12 Ernest Green: Grandfather

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What was Dr. Martin Luther King’s message of nonviolence about and why did it start? Why couldn’t African Americans vote in the Primaries at this time? When did that change? What role did activists like Ernest’s grandfather play at this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) How do I tend to respond…

10 Ernest Green: Hearing From Neighbors

“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why did the military troops prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering Central? Whose decision was it? How were the Little Rock Nine chosen? What was Eisenhower’s role in this situation? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been in a situation where it would be easiest to just quit, but…

04 Ernest Green: Mrs. Lothaire Green

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What were the Jim Crow laws of the segregated south? Why was the south segregated? What types of services and other things were segregated at this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been the recipient of derogatory words or behaviors because of something outside of my control? How do…

02 Ernest Green: “Whites Only” Fountain

“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why were there ‘whites only’ water fountains during this time? What are Jim Crow laws? What was the segregated bus arrangement from this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Do I have any memories of not being able to participate in something because of certain rules? What are those memories and what…

01 Ernest Green: An Introduction

“Learn About” Questions (informational) Who was Horace Mann? How were all-black high schools different from other high schools at this time? What were most communities in the south like for African Americans during the 1950’s and 1960’s? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What is/was the community of my childhood like? Who were my neighbors? How has…