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Recognizing 100th Anniversary of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

This House Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, acknowledging its devastating impact on the African-American community and emphasizing the importance of teaching this history and working towards racial reconciliation. It remembers the destruction of the prosperous Greenwood District and calls for preserving the memory of this event and the history of Black towns in Oklahoma.
Key points
Acknowledges the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as the worst race massacre in US history, which decimated a prosperous Black community.
Urges that the history of the Tulsa Massacre be taught factually and accurately in schools.
Emphasizes the need for continued work towards racial reconciliation through open dialogue.
Recognizes the importance of preserving the legacy of Oklahoma's historic Black towns.
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Additional Information
Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Print number: HRES 435
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Process start date: 2021-05-25