Documentary and discussion about Linden- McKinley High School

Student News | Monday, February 12, 2024

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Thursday, Feb. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. in Franklin Hall, room 106, for a showing of “Shutdown,” a documentary film about a profound political coming of age in Columbus in turbulent 1971.

As white flight, destructive urban renewal strategies, and racial tension all resulted in the volatile landscape in the Linden neighborhood, a group of Linden-McKinley high schoolers who called themselves 'The Black Student Union' wanted their school (and their curriculum) to include and reflect Black culture and history. The harsh and traumatic response to the students’ actions left scars that endured for decades. Eventually, however, this small but mighty group of teens created a domino effect that led all the way to the Supreme Court. 

Following the film screening, several former Linden-McKinley students interviewed in the documentary will be present to discuss their experiences and answer questions. 

Register to attend. 

 

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