Tulsa riot

The Tulsa riot, also known as the Tulsa race massacre, occurred in 1921 in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history. The riot was sparked by a confrontation between a black man and a white woman in an elevator, which led to the arrest of the man and rumors of a potential lynching. A group of armed black men arrived at the courthouse to protect the man, and a confrontation with white men ensued. The situation escalated into a full-scale riot, during which white mobs attacked and destroyed the prosperous black neighborhood of Greenwood, known as "Black Wall Street." The riot resulted in the deaths of hundreds of black residents, the destruction of thousands of homes and businesses, and the displacement of thousands of people. The historical significance of the Tulsa riot lies in its brutal and devastating impact on the African American community, as well as its role in highlighting the systemic racism and violence that pervaded American society during the early 20th century. The event also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality in the United States.