A 1921 photograph of the Greenwood District burning during the Tulsa Race Massacre Photo: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Tulsa Race Massacre, a historic example of domestic terrorism during which mobs of white men murdered and injured countless Black citizens and burned down Black-owned businesses in the city’s Greenwood District, has been little studied until recently. This month marks 100 years since the two-day riot, which has been described by contemporary historians as the “single worst incident of racial violence” in the US, and artists and institutions are recognising the event and its fallout through displays and projects.
041721.R VIO RALLY 1.Youngstown.04-17-21.As Manuel Vazquez, from the Vazquez Family Ministry of Youngstown, left, sings Jay Skinner of Youngstown, back to camera, tries to get the message across to end the violence in Youngstown.by R. Michael Semple
YOUNGSTOWN “I was 14 years old when my stepfather shot and killed my mother, and I held her hand while she died,” Mamie Rudoloph told about 100 people inside the Boys and Girls Club on Oakhill Avenue on Saturday afternooon.
She was one of four family members of homicide victims who spoke during the “Stop the Violence” rally sponsored by the group Youngstown United As One.
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