Justice For Greenwood On Election Outcome: “We Have Slayed Bigger Dragons”

By Damario Solomon-Simmons\Justice for GreenwoodPhotos: Justice for Greenwood\Wikimedia CommonsI understand the profound disappointment many of you feel following the recent presidential election. The outcome has left millions of us alarmed about the future of justice and equality in our nation.But in this moment, know this: We have slayed bigger dragons. Just as history shows the destructive capacity of white nationalism, it also illuminates the path to justice. The road is at times difficult and uneven. But we are well worth the fight.At Justice for Greenwood, we’ve had the incredible privilege of learning from the last living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre– Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Ford Fletcher – whose courage and perseverance remind us of who we are. With your support, we will continue to make improbable strides, in the face of Oklahoma politicians who have targeted us with some of the most draconian laws in the country.Educating the Masses: We have opened the eyes of millions to the destruction of Black Wall Street, exposing a century-long coverup at the highest levels.Galvanizing Support for Reparations: We have catalyzed a formidable movement, with support for massacre survivors and descendants growing across the globe.Compelling Federal Action: The U.S. Department of...