Tulsa Race Riots Known as one of the worst civil disturbances of recent times, The Tulsa Race Massacre primarily involved the African American community of the Greenwood district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the white residents, including law enforcement. Tulsa Race Riot: This started after a woman named Sarah Page allegedly got stepped on by a shoeshiner named Dick Rowland. After this incident, Sarah Page claimed that Dick Rowland raped and assaulted her. The day after, he was arrested with no other questions asked. Tulsa Race Riot. After a couple of veterans heard about the case, they stormed the court with guns and weapons.After a lot of arguing and aggression, mobs formed around the court and a brawl broke out. A violent attack on the Greenwood …show more content…
Although directly after the injustice made racial tensions worse across the United States, especially the southern parts of the U.S., today it has gotten a lot better and the people of Tulsa are more unified no matter the color of their skin. Tulsa 466) The resolution of the injustice from the Tulsa Race Massacre remains an ongoing process, marked by efforts to acknowledge the tragedy, find accountability, and address its lasting impacts. (Tulsa 466) Public awareness and education play a major role in ensuring that the history of the massacre is not forgotten. Through school lessons, commemorative events, and historical markers, the public can learn about the significance of the massacre and its meaning for racial justice in America. Press Calls for reparations or restitution for the victims of the massacre, highlight the need to talk about social injustices resulting from the violence. This could involve financial compensation, restoring property, etc. By providing support to affected communities, reparation attempts seek to correct the inequalities and injustices resulting from the