9 Books About the Tulsa Race Massacre for Black History Month

From May 31 to June 1, 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma was looted and destroyed by white rioters. The Greenwood District was a prosperous business and residential area, commonly referred to as “Black Wall Street” until it was burned down. Upwards of 10,000 residents were made homeless and between 100-300 were killed. Efforts to rebuild by Black residents were not aided by city and county government — and were even met with resistance initially.

Explore titles about the Tulsa Race Massacre that wiped out a bustling Black economy but could not eradicate the resiliency that lives on today in Black Tulsa residents and all Black people.