Mistrust Leads Tulsa Massacre Descendants to Request DOJ Investigation

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding the reburial of human remains in Tulsa, linked to the 1921 massacre. Descendants and public opinion criticize the city's handling of the investigation, calling for an independent probe by the Justice Department. Archaeologists discovered graves, but the city's actions, including reburial, have been met with suspicion and claims of marginalization. Tulsa officials state that DNA analysis will take years, and a memorial is planned.

Why is there a call for an independent investigation by the Justice Department?

• The city of Tulsa abruptly reburied remains before finishing the investigation.

• The Justice Department has already conducted an investigation.

• The city of Tulsa completed the investigation.

• The investigation was completed by archaeologists.

What was discovered by archaeologists at Oaklawn Cemetery?

• A hidden treasure from the 1920s.

• 28 graves of people possibly killed in the massacre.

• A map leading to more graves.

• A new burial site for the victims.

What was the city's initial claim about the nature of the investigation?

• It was a cultural heritage project.

• It was a homicide investigation.

• It was a historical research project.

• It was a community service project.

Why are some descendants dissatisfied with the reburial process?

• They were not informed about the reburial.

• They believe the reburial was against their wishes while the investigation was ongoing.

• They wanted the bodies to be reburied in a different cemetery.

• They wanted the bodies to be cremated.

What is the main criticism of the investigation's scope?

• It ignores the historical context of the massacre.

• It focuses only on financial aspects.

• It marginalizes the most marginalized people and is too narrow.

• It is too broad and includes unrelated events.