Tulsa has revealed a $105 million reparations package to address the aftermath of the 1921 Race Massacre, a horrific event in American history. Mayor Monroe Nichols emphasized the need for restoration, moving beyond mere acknowledgment of past harms. The initiative seeks to support communities impacted by the massacre and is viewed as a historic first step towards repair. Justice activist Kristi Williams noted the significance of this moment for families of survivors. The massacre, described as a coordinated military attack, resulted in devastating losses for the Black community in Tulsa.
For 104 years, the Tulsa Race Massacre has been a stain on our city's history. We have worked to recognize and remember, but now it's time to restore.
This marks a historic moment where the city of Tulsa is not just acknowledging past harm, but taking real steps toward repair.
The massacre was the result not of uncontrolled mob violence, but of a coordinated, military-style attack on Greenwood.
The Tulsa Race Massacre stands out as a civil rights crime unique in its magnitude, barbarity, racist hostility and its utter annihilation of a thriving Black community.
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