Oklahoma Supreme Court to Hear Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations Case

Imagine living through a nightmare that decimated your community, erased your economic prosperity, and left a scar so deep that it transcends generations. Now, imagine fighting for nearly a century for acknowledgment, for justice. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario but the lived reality of the survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. In a landmark decision, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has agreed to hear their case for reparations, marking a pivotal moment in their protracted battle for recognition and restitution.AdvertismentA Century-Old WoundThe Tulsa Race Massacre, once buried in the annals of American history, is a stark reminder of the systemic violence inflicted upon Black communities. Over a 24-hour period, a white mob, with the tacit support of local authorities, decimated the Greenwood District, known as the ‘Black Wall Street’ for its prosperity. The aftermath was devastating: hundreds of Black individuals were killed, and thousands were left homeless, their properties and businesses razed to the ground. For the survivors, including Viola Fletcher, Lessie Benningfield Randle, and Hughes Van Ellis Sr., the massacre wasn’t just an event in history; it was their life’s defining tragedy.The Fight for ReparationAdvertismentDespite the clear injustice, the journey toward reparations has been fraught with legal and political...