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The Tulsa Race Massacre
On June 1st, 1921, the wealthiest black community in the United States known as Black Wall Street, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was burned to the ground by white mobs, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of black residents and destruction of black-owned businesses and homes.
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Throughout the early morning of June 1st, 1921, white groups entered Greenwood, Tulsa and began shooting into businesses and residents, looting and burning buildings, including black-owned businesses, residences, schools and churches.
13:23 - 17:52 (04:29)
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Throughout the early morning of June 1st, 1921, white groups entered Greenwood, Tulsa and began shooting into businesses and residents, looting and burning buildings, including black-owned businesses, residences, schools and churches. Eyewitness accounts estimate at least a dozen planes circled the neighborhood, dropping burning turpentine balls on buildings.
ChapterThe Tulsa Race Massacre
EpisodeTulsa Race Massacre - What Happened?!
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 was a devastating attack on the African-American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in the destruction of 35 city blocks and the loss of many lives.
17:52 - 19:40 (01:47)
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The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 was a devastating attack on the African-American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in the destruction of 35 city blocks and the loss of many lives. The incident was fueled by racial tensions and was later covered up by local authorities.
ChapterThe Tulsa Race Massacre
EpisodeTulsa Race Massacre - What Happened?!
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
In 1921, a race riot in Tulsa resulted in the deaths of hundreds of black residents.
19:40 - 22:16 (02:36)
Summary
In 1921, a race riot in Tulsa resulted in the deaths of hundreds of black residents. Despite efforts by the black community to rebuild, segregation increased and the narrative was controlled by newspapers, erasing the true events from history.