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Orozco, Norma <br />From: <br />Sent: <br />To: <br />Cc: <br />Subject: <br />I am in favor of this item. <br />Nathaniel Greensides <mynci90@gmail.corn> <br />Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:44 PM <br />eComment <br />Solorio, Jose; Villegas, Juan; Mendoza, Nelida <br />Public Comment 85B June 16 2020 <br />Almost one hundred years ago, the Tulsa Race massacre occurred. It was known as the "Black Wall Street" of <br />its time. I didn't learn about this in my public school education. What I learned about that period of time <br />regarded only WWI which is important yes, and how then America's white population experienced the Roaring <br />Twenties. <br />A little over three quarters of a century ago, a group of white military men decided to target mostly Mexicans in <br />Los Angeles for their clothing and race. I did not learn about this in my public school education. What I learned <br />about that period of time regarded only WWII which too is important yes, and how then America's white <br />population experienced a post war boom which created Santa Ana as we know it today. <br />Santa Ana has its own history since its post -WWII boom (as well as before then too). Yet, far too many youth <br />do not get to know about the non -white male lens of knowledge in all subjects, not just history. I pray that what <br />will be learned about our time will be important too, and how we all will experience a fruitful society together <br />in the future. <br />I am glad that the Santa Ana School Board voted in favor of making Ethnic Studies a requirement for <br />graduating high school. It will bode well not just for our non -white youth, but our white community members <br />and youth as well. <br />I urge the council to provide as much support in ensuring that this comes to fruition in a positive and beneficial <br />manner for all. <br />Sincerely, <br />Nathaniel Greensides <br />Ward 5 <br />