Tulsa race massacre's aftershocks linger 100 years later

+ religion and mythology in 'WandaVision' US Edition - Today's top story: From grandfather to grandson, the lessons of the Tulsa race massacre [View in browser]( US Edition | 29 May 2021 [The Conversation]( Academic rigor, journalistic flair For most Americans, the Tulsa race massacre that took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921 is something they learned about through media accounts or documentaries. For Gregory Fairchild, a business administration professor at the University of Virginia, the event was [part of his family lore](. As survivors, historians and others call for the United States to acknowledge and atone for the massacre, Fairchild’s personal story serves as a reminder of the devastating toll the event had on Black individuals, families and communities. This week we also liked articles about why it’s hard to [figure out how many people have died from COVID-19](, a [growing divide between religious and nonreligious Jews]( and the ways that young [trans people made use of the early internet](. Jamaal Abdul-Alim Education Editor Smoke rises from damaged properties after the Tulsa Race Massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma June 1921. Oklahoma Historical Society via Getty Images [From grandfather to grandson, the lessons of the Tulsa race massacre]( Gregory B. Fairchild, University of Virginia More Americans are learning about the 1921 massacre in the prosperous black section of Tulsa known as the 'Black Wall Street.' For Gregory Fairchild, it is a part of his family history. A recent Pew survey found that American Jews are increasingly becoming more diverse and politically polarized. Mario Tama/Getty Images [Marriage trends, political views undermining the notion of a unified American Jewish identity]( Jonathan D. Sarna, Brandeis University The American Jewish community is changing as it becomes increasingly diverse and politically polarized. What is Marvel if not mythology persevering? WandaVision Images/Disney Plus [‘WandaVision’ echoes myths of Isis, Orpheus and Kisa Gotami to explain how grief and love persevere]( Michael Nichols, Martin University 'WandaVision' reimagines stories from Egyptian and Greek mythology, as well as Buddhist tradition. - [How the early internet created a place for trans youth to find one another and explore coming out]( Avery Dame-Griff, Appalachian State University For trans youth who couldn't be themselves in real life, bulletin board systems, email lists and Geocities pages were places for connection and self-expression. - [578,555 people have died from COVID-19 in the US, or maybe it’s 912,345 – here’s why it’s hard to count]( Ronald D. Fricker Jr., Virginia Tech Record-keepers have a pretty good sense of how many people have died. But figuring out the cause of those deaths is a lot trickier – and that's why reasonable modelers can disagree. - [Why do we get shots in the arm? It’s all about the muscle]( Libby Richards, Purdue University Most shots work best when inserted into muscle. The shoulder muscle known as the deltoid works best. - [Fast computers, 5G networks and radar that passes through walls are bringing ‘X-ray vision’ closer to reality]( - [Ending food insecurity in Native communities means restoring land rights, handing back control]( - [Pandemic-stricken mass transit would get $85 billion in Biden stimulus plan – a down payment on reviving American cities]( - [Oil companies are going all-in on petrochemicals – and green chemistry needs help to compete]( - [Local newspapers can help reduce polarization with opinion pages that focus on local issues]( - [Western fires are burning higher in the mountains at unprecedented rates in a clear sign of climate change]( - [Despite federal moratorium, eviction rates returning to pre-pandemic levels]( - [Engine No. 1’s big win over Exxon shows activist hedge funds joining fight against climate change]( - [Why do I need anything other than Google to answer a question?]( You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation](. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe](. 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451