Last 2 survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre appearing in court making case for reparations

TULSA, Okla. —The last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are set to appear in court on Tuesday to continue to make their case for reparations. Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle and Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, both 109 years old, will be at the State Supreme Court more than 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre. Randle and Fletcher are suing the City of Tulsa for reparations saying the massacre violated public nuisance laws. The survivors’ legal team said this could be the last court hearing regarding the Tulsa Race Massacre. Because of the age of Randle and Fletcher, many are saying this is a make-or-break hearing if the two are ever going to get reparations while they are alive. Eric Miller, who works on their legal team, told FOX23 they will both be at the Oklahoma Supreme Court to hear the arguments in their case. “Miss Randall, who is now 109 years old, was saying just yesterday that she wants to keep going because she wants to see justice in this case. It’s remarkable to have these two survivors show up in court at the age of 109 seeking justice for their case,” Miller said. It’s now more...