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In Tulsa, an ‘incredible American story’ of Black resilience is finally recognized
100 years after a racial massacre, new city initiatives shine a light on the revitalized Greenwood community.
The Tower of Reconciliation rises in John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 25-foot-tall memorial by Ed Dwight tells the history of African Americans’ struggle, and honors early Black leaders in Tulsa.Photograph by Michael Noble Jr.,Tulsa World/AP
ByHeather Greenwood Davis
At the start of the award-winning television series
Watchmen, there’s a three-minute-30-second scene of destruction and terror, as a racist mob destroys a Black town. Civilians are shot, homes are bombed from planes overhead, and stores are set on fire. While
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Tulsa Remembers: List Of Events For 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial
All eyes will be on Tulsa for the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on May 31-June 1. You can find a list of all events and activities planned, starting May 26 for the commemoration of the centennial. You can visit the Black Wall Street Legacy Festival website, 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission website, or the National Black Power Convention website for more information.
Stay tuned to News On 6 and NewsOn6.com for full coverage of the centennial events.
Wednesday, May 26
Greenwood Art Project Unveiling, 1 p.m.
John Hope Franklin National Symposium, May 26-29. You can watch the live stream of this event on News on 6.