Bonus - The History of Black Wall St. and The Tulsa Massacre (Remastered)

May 30, 2022 · 37m 59s
Bonus - The History of Black Wall St. and The Tulsa Massacre (Remastered)
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During the early 20th century, Tulsa was recognized nationally for its African American community known as the Greenwood District. It was home to a thriving business district and surrounding residential...

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During the early 20th century, Tulsa was recognized nationally for its African American community known as the Greenwood District. It was home to a thriving business district and surrounding residential area that earned it the nickname “Black Wall Street.” In June 1921, a series of events caused a mob of white residents, some deputized and given weapons by city police, attacked Black residents and completely destroyed homes and businesses of the Greenwood District. Join us as we talk about the events that caused the Massacre.


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Riot and remembrance
by James S. Hirsch
https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/tulsa-race-massacre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa_race_massacre
https://www.britannica.com/event/Tulsa-race-massacre-of-1921
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/racemassacre/tulsa-race-massacre-in-aftermath-no-one-prosecuted-for-killings-and-insurance-claims-were-rejected/article_3ba23c3c-886d-5821-9970-02153261960a.html
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