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This essay has been removed because it has been published in book form. It’s available both as a paperback and an ebook. It's my attempt to answer the question of what happened to all the black teachers and administrators in Oklahoma after desegregation came in about 1955-1965.
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First, I think there was a census taken of the poor blacks, because my people on the Sac and fox land participated. Lewis Burton was NOT a part-time principle or Teacher. He was my elementary principal. Also, when we integrated, they did not hire the black teachers and it would have been an easier transition if we had teachers we knew that loved us. The white teachers were not very accommodating to us. Mr. Burton was not a timid man.
ReplyDeleteCrystle, I could be mistaken about a few things, and I would not want to argue with anyone who knew him personally. I didn't say he was a part-time teacher. I said there was a possibility that he might have been, and I think that's reasonable. I agree with you that it was a pity when black teachers lost their jobs after the schools desegregated. That's the principle thesis underlying my essay. I may have hinted that Mr. Burton was timid because he didn't stand up to the McCarthyites, but surely what I meant was that he was cautious. I will revise my essay to get rid of any negative suggestions I may have made. Thank you for writing!
DeleteSorry to have been so slow to respond. I didn't realize this blog was receiving comments!
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