By the early 1920s, the Greenwood district of Tulsa was a thriving center for Black business and culture, popularly known as “Black Wall Street.” But on May 31st and June 1st, 1921, white mobs killed hundreds of black citizens and burned the neighborhood to the ground. A coverup and news blackout kept the story buried for decades, but the survivors would not be silenced forever. Now, on the 100th anniversary of the horrific massacre, hear their stories.
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