National Archives Aids in Tulsa Riot Mass Burial Identification
By Cara Moore Lebonick | National Archives News ST. LOUIS, November 4, 2024 — On the 100-year anniversary of race riots erupting in the predominantly Black-populated and affluent Greenwood District
The Daily: The Burning of Black Tulsa on Apple Podcasts
In the early 20th century, Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was an epicenter of Black economic influence in the United States. However, in the early hours of June 1, 1921, a white mob — sanctioned by the Tulsa police — swept through the community burning and looting homes and businesses, and killing residents.
A century later, the question before Congress, the courts and the United States as a whole is: What would justice look like?
Guest: Brent Staples, a member of the New York Times editorial board.
Biden Proclaims Day of Remembrance on 100th Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre - Kate Sullivan
"President Joe Biden on Monday issued a proclamation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre when hundreds of Black Americans were killed by a White mob that attacked a prosperous Black neighborhood and burned dozens of city blocks to the ground."
