Tulsa Massacre Survivor Shares Story of Survival, Perseverance, Hope

Hugh van Ellis, a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, shares his story of resilience. He recounts the traumatic events of the massacre, the struggles his family faced afterward, and his experiences in a segregated military. Despite facing discrimination, Ellis served his country and later advocated for reparations, testifying before Congress to highlight the massacre's impact on his community.

What feelings did Hugh van Ellis express about surviving the attack on his family?

In what ways did the Tulsa Race massacre impact the community as described by Hugh van Ellis?