Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Demand Reparations

The transcript discusses the Tulsa Race Massacre, where a white mob attacked the Black community in Oklahoma, known as Black Wall Street. Hundreds were injured, and over 100 people were killed. Survivors, including 107-year-old Viola Fletcher, testified before a U.S. House subcommittee, demanding reparations. Fletcher shared vivid memories of the violence, destruction, and the impact on her family, who became refugees in their own country. The testimony highlights the lasting trauma and the need for historical acknowledgment and reparations.

What demands were made by the survivors during the House subcommittee meeting?

What does Viola Fletcher remember about the day of the massacre?