
The Burning: Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
*The Burning: Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921* recounts the tragic events when a thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma—known as Black Wall Street—was violently destroyed by a white mob. Over two days, the attack left hundreds dead, thousands homeless, and the prosperous neighborhood in ruins, all fueled by racial tensions, economic success, and false accusations. The book highlights the resilience of the Black community and the importance of acknowledging this overlooked atrocity in American history.