This story is well known in the UK. Apparently less so in the US.

    • ScrumblesPAbernathy@readit.buzz
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      It’s well known but usually taught in the later years of high school (15-17 year olds). I don’t think they’re teaching things like the Tulsa massacre, the Wilmington massacre, Rosewood or the MOVE bombing in schools. Maybe in AP classes which are advanced placement for college credit.

      Everything we learn about the Civil Rights movement is shown in black and white and taught as if it solved the problem. We definitely aren’t taught that some of the legal reforms put forth in response the the nationwide riots after MLK’s assassination.

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        We didn’t learn about much US history in UK schools. Pretty much just the War of Independence, obvs, and slavery. I knew nothing about the War of 1812 until years later. The problem with UK history is there is so much of it.