by Hannibal B. Johnson | Oct 12, 2026 | Article
“I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” James Baldwin “Patriotism” posits love for and devotion to one’s country as ideal manifestations of citizenship. For many,...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Jun 10, 2026 | Article
The juxtaposition of two metaphors illustrates divergent approaches to teaching the United States’ historical narrative. One serves up a velvety, pablum-like mix; a rosy, uncritical view of the past; cultural assimilation. The other, by contrast, presents a...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Feb 16, 2026 | Article
My chapter in this new anthology addresses historical racial trauma and the journey toward reconciliation through the prism of the Tulsa experience. It’s a case study on how one community continues to confront its demons. View the book at the following link:...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Oct 27, 2025 | Article
An Overview of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Feb 18, 2025 | Article
SavvyTulsa has arrived! Anyone in T-Town can now enjoy a free online learning module to help Tulsans tell Tulsa’s story with confidence, warmth and authenticity. Users will explore multiple chapters, each filled with engaging lessons across all facets of the community...
