In 1921, a court case involving a teenaged black boy accused of assaulting a teenaged white girl in a elevator sparked one of the worst race riots in U.S. history. The entire black community of Tulsa, Okla., suffered losses as their homes and businesses were burnt to the ground, their belongings and automobiles destroyed, their friends and families arrested, lynched or accidentally killed in the frenzy. The Night Tulsa Burned is a documentary examining the riots and their cause. It will be shown as part of the Air Force Academy's African-American Film Series and will be followed by a panel discussion. The film begins at 2 p.m. in the Air Force Academy Community Center Theater.
Admission is free.
Laughter supposedly can cure illness and chase away the blues, and anyone who has ever chortled, snickered or guffawed can testify to the healing power of a good laughing binge. 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, a sort of Romper Room for grown-ups. Join Prof. Jim Eberhart in singing humorous songs of the last century. Most lyrics will be provided. Wednesday Finally, someone's giving up the respect Gumby, Pokey and the Blockheads fought so long to gain.