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American Experience February 1, 2021 13m

1921: The Tulsa Race Massacre | GOIN' BACK TO T-TOWN | American Experience | PBS

Summary

The main theme is the thriving Black community in Greenwood, Tulsa, its violent destruction in 1921, and the ensuing resilience. Key subjects include Black entrepreneurship, the Ku Klux Klan's influence, racial hostility, and the riot's catalyst and aftermath, likened to Sodom and Gomorrah. The takeaway is that despite immense loss and injustice, many Black Tulsans refused to be displaced, demonstrating a profound strength and commitment to their community.

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