The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 remains one of the deadliest episodes of racial violence in American history.
Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, was a thriving center of Black-owned businesses, economic independence, and opportunity.
But on May 31 and June 1, 1921, racial violence devastated the community. More than 1,000 homes were destroyed, businesses were burned, thousands of residents were displaced, and the death toll remains uncertain.
In this historical documentary, discover:
How Greenwood became known as Black Wall Street.
What caused the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
How racial tensions and economic resentment fueled the violence.
The role of local authorities and law enforcement.
Why the massacre received so little recognition for decades.
How survivors and descendants continue fighting for historical recognition and justice.
For generations, the destruction of Black Wall Street remained largely absent from mainstream American history education. Today, its legacy raises important questions about racial violence, government accountability, and historical memory.
How could one of the darkest chapters in American history remain so widely overlooked for decades?
Watch this HistoryVox documentary to uncover the rise, destruction, and enduring legacy of Black Wall Street.
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