“Learn About” Questions (informational) “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Transcript (uncorrected transcript) I used to see her practice– they used to have her almost under a whip. They had this thing, what is this thing, a metronome? They put that on… her father would put that on the piano, and at a certain hour she’d have…
Transcript Brother’s doing well, Sister’s doing well – I admire Sister for having to get up and drive, I don’t know how she does that – and back, every day. My goodness. But this is what she likes to do. But I was in a few high schools and I could see a whole lot,…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why were the Little Rock Nine gathered to drive to school together? Why were the National Guard needed to get them into the school? Who was Daisy Bates, and what role did she play in the Central High desegregation? What are the names of all of the Little Rock Nine? What…
Transcript Matter of fact, one of my best friends was one of the, Jefferson Thomas, he was one of the Central High Nine. And he lived in the backs of our houses, of the yards. But we were best friends for a long time, Jefferson Thomas and I. We used to play on the side…
Transcript I remember when we would have GI party on Saturday and I’ll never forget cleaning those Venetian blinds and you couldn’t put any pressure on them if you cleaned. And our mother came behind us, literally with a white glove. I mean, the woodwork, everything. We had a small kitchen but after every meal,…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) When did southern universities desegregate their classes? What is “restorative justice” and what are some examples of it being implemented? Why did northern universities accept African American students long before southern universities? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been to a college or university graduation? Who was graduating and what…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) How many of the Little Rock Nine ended up graduating from Central High School? Where are they now? How has Central High School changed since the Little Rock Nine attended? What kinds of “minefields” did the Little Rock Nine experience, and what “minefields” might still be present today? “Learn From” Questions…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What does Robin mean by “humanity?” What does it mean for society to prescribe how individuals see each other? What role did the Little Rock Nine play in the Civil Rights Movement? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) “What are the consequences for my respecting you or your respecting me or celebrating our…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is a plantation? What is the National Park Service and what are National Parks near me? What are the Gullah Geechee and Creole cultures? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was my growing up experience like in my family? Who raised me? What is my cultural background? How did I come…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is restorative justice? How can restorative justice help promote healing and peace in situations that have been very difficult in the past? What is an honorary doctorate? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever experienced something “coming full circle” in my life? What was it like? Are there opportunities in…