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Daily Morbid Fact: The Tulsa Race Massacre Ends (June 1, 1921)
On June 1, 1921, the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in American history, came to a tragic end. The massacre began on May 31, 1921, when a white mob attacked the prosperous Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as "Black Wall Street."
Over the course of two days, the mob destroyed homes, businesses, and community buildings, and killed an estimated 100-300 Black residents. The massacre left thousands homeless and caused immense, lasting damage to the community.
Reflect on the horrors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and honor the victims by sharing your thoughts or insights in the comments below.
#CADAVER #MorbidFacts #TulsaRaceMassacre #HistoricalTragedy #NeverForget 🖤🏚️
On June 1, 1921, the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in American history, came to a tragic end. The massacre began on May 31, 1921, when a white mob attacked the prosperous Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as "Black Wall Street."
Over the course of two days, the mob destroyed homes, businesses, and community buildings, and killed an estimated 100-300 Black residents. The massacre left thousands homeless and caused immense, lasting damage to the community.
Reflect on the horrors of the Tulsa Race Massacre and honor the victims by sharing your thoughts or insights in the comments below.
#CADAVER #MorbidFacts #TulsaRaceMassacre #HistoricalTragedy #NeverForget 🖤🏚️
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