100 Years Later: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre – Juneteenth Commemoration
Description
Join a virtual discussion with Dr. David Gray, Phil Armstrong and author Carlos Moreno about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre offers a unique opportunity for us as a nation to pay our respects to those who suffered in one of the most unforgettable crimes of domestic terrorism and racial violence in U.S. history. On May 31 and June 1, 1921, white mobs in Tulsa, Oklahoma attacked the city’s Black residents and businesses. They murdered hundreds of people and destroyed 35 square blocks in the city’s Greenwood District, also called “Black Wall Street,” which had been the wealthiest Black community in the United States.
Event Cost: Free, RSVP required.
Event Times: 6:30 p.m.
Additional Information
Website: https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/pages/programs/events/
Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens
