In 1921 a mob of white supremacists with the help of the United States National Guard attacked a prosperous black community in Tusla, OK, and murdered at least 200 and injured more than 1,000 black people. They even used airplanes in the attack. This day is also known as Black Wall Street Massacre

NachoFailconi on August 3rd, 2020 at 15:21 UTC »

Note that the photo comes from the first episode of the TV series Watchmen.

Snozzberry123 on August 3rd, 2020 at 16:10 UTC »

I live here in Greenwood (black Wall Street) and it’s incredibly sad how little is actually known about the massacre. I myself have only learned the truth within the last 5 years. People always referred to it as the “Tulsa race riot” so everyone always assumed that it was more of a violent event from both sides. It was quite shocking and infuriating to learn the truth about what actually took place. I am ashamed that they’ve covered up the events for so long

Even Oklahoma schools did not mention anything about this event taking place. I didn’t even know about any “riots” until I was an adult. I’m glad it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. They have also started trying to excavate the graves so the victims can receive a proper burial instead of lying in a mass grave.

TooShiftyForYou on August 3rd, 2020 at 16:13 UTC »

Known as "Black Wall Street" because prior to the attack it was the wealthiest black community in the United States.

There were no convictions for any of the charges related to violence and decades of silence about the terror, violence, and losses of this event. Newspapers and history books omitted the story. Blacks and whites alike grew into middle age unaware of what had taken place.