Tulsa: The Fire and the ForgottenUncovers the Emotional Truth Behind One of the Worst Incidents of Racial Violence in American History, Premieres Monday, May 31 on PBSProduced and directed by Jon
On the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre - in which a thriving Black neighborhood was burned to the ground and hundreds of residents were killed by an angry white mob - local and national leaders find themselves grappling with the lasting effects of racial injustice and violence.In Oklahoma, prominent public figures will be on hand this week for the grim 100-year anniversary, including President Biden, members of the Congressional Black.
Black Wall Street Legacy Fest To Commemorate 100 Years Since Tulsa Race Massacre
May 31 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, which is believed to be the single worst incident of racial violence in American history.
Historians estimate that up to 300 people died between May 31 and June 1, 1921. Now, 100 years later, a three-week festival called
Black Wall Street Legacy Fest will take place, starting May 28 and ending June 19, to remember the victims and survivors. However, most of the main events will happen May 28 through May 30.
Three survivors of the race massacre, members of Congress, Hollywood actors, and others will help to commemorate the centennial during that first weekend (May 28 through May 30). All events will take place in Tulsa s Greenwood District.