How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood

The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 was a devastating attack on the prosperous Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sparked by an alleged incident involving a Black man, Dick Rowland, and a white woman, Sarah Page, racial tensions erupted into violence. A white mob, fueled by sensationalist media, attacked Greenwood, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Black residents and the destruction of homes and businesses. Despite the scale of the tragedy, the event was largely ignored in history books. Efforts for justice and reparations have been ongoing, highlighting the enduring impact of racial violence and systemic injustice.

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