Tulsa Race Massacre

The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred from May 31 to June 1, 1921, in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a thriving African American community known as "Black Wall Street." A white mob attacked the area, fueled by racial tensions and false accusations against a Black man. Over 1,000 homes and businesses were destroyed, and hundreds of African Americans were killed or injured. The massacre resulted in significant economic and social devastation, and it was largely ignored in history for decades. Recent efforts aim to acknowledge the event's impact on racial relations and justice in America today.