Monument erected in Tulsa for victims of 1921 Race Massacre
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Source: AP
Updated 6:13 PM EST, November 12, 2024
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A World War I veteran whose remains were identified earlier this year during a probe into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was among those honored in a memorial service Tuesday at Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery.
C.L. Daniel was the first victim of the massacre to be identified among remains discovered in a mass grave in the city. A gravestone bearing Daniel’s name was erected at the cemetery, along with a monument to other victims.
On May 31 and June 1, 1921, a white mob looted and burned Greenwood, a thriving Black district of Tulsa, in one of the worst single acts of violence against Black people in U.S. history. As many as 300 Black people were killed; more than 1,200 homes, businesses, schools and churches were destroyed; and thousands were forced into internment camps overseen by the National Guard.
“Today represents more than a memorial for C.L. Daniel and those still resting in unidentified graves,” Daniel’s family said in a statement. “It is a long-awaited acknowledgement of lives impacted by the massacre and a testament to the resilience of the Greenwood community, which has sought recognition and justice for their loved ones over generations.”
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ETA - here is a pic.
A monument in Tulsa's Oaklawn Cemetery honors individuals found or exhumed during a probe into the 1921 massacre. (City of Tulsa/AP)
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Just over a century after the massacre, Tulsa has its first Black mayor. Congratulations, Mayor-Elect Monroe Nichols!
https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/11/08/tulsa-becomes-shining-city-on-a-hill-electing-its-first-black-mayor/
Tulsa makes history with Monroe Nichols’ election as first Black mayor, marking a transformative step forward for unity and progress.
by Nehemiah Frank, The Black Wall St. Times, - November 8, 2024
TULSA, Okla. – In an emotional celebration marked by cheers, applause, and tears of joy, Tulsa made history Tuesday night, electing Monroe Nichols as its first Black mayor. Standing beneath a shower of confetti at the Greenwood Cultural Center—a poignant landmark in a city once scarred by the 1921 race massacre that decimated the prosperous Black community of Greenwood—Nichols’ victory carried both hope and healing. For many Tulsans, his election represents a historic step forward, a turning of the page in a city ripe for positive change.
Overcoming the Odds: Nichols’ Journey from Underdog to Tulsa’s First Black Mayor
The significance of Nichols’ victory cannot be overstated. A registered Democrat and former Oklahoma House representative, Nichols entered the 2024 nonpartisan mayoral race as an underdog. Karen Keith, a seasoned politician and Democrat, significantly outpaced him in fundraising during the early stages of the campaign. Brent Van Norman, a registered Republican and transplant who moved to Tulsa 3 years prior, gained much favor with Tulsa’s business establishment.
For months, skepticism lingered among many who doubted a Black candidate could win in a city still confronting the century-old scars of a historic racial tragedy. However, right from the first debate, it became evident that he was not only a skilled debater but also profoundly aware of the issues Tulsans faced and wanted addressed.
Nichols ran on a platform that included enhancing public safety, ending homelessness, increasing affordable housing, improving student outcomes, and co-governing with Oklahoma’s tribal nations.
- more at link: https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2024/11/08/tulsa-becomes-shining-city-on-a-hill-electing-its-first-black-mayor/
He looks like a good one. I wish Mayor Nichols and the people of Tulsa much success and a bright future.
