Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 : The Controversial History of America’s Worst Racial Riot

by World Changing History

Free History Book Inside don't miss out! On the morning of June 1, 1921, a white mob numbering in the thousands marched across the railroad tracks dividing black from white in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and obliterated a black community then celebrated as one of America's most prosperous. 34 square blocks of Tulsa's Greenwood community, known then as the Black Wall Street of America, were reduced to smoldering rubble. And now, 80 years later, the death toll of what is known as the Tulsa Race Riot is more difficult to pinpoint. Conservative estimates put the number of dead at about 100 (75% of the victims are believed to have been black), but the actual number of casualties could be triple that. In this book, you will discover. How racism and envy. Destroyed a prospering black community, and how it was covered up. Scroll up and Click Buy Now to Gain instant access!

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Provin Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A concise and educational read about the most covered up race massacre in American history. You’ll learn so much about some thing that most people know so little about by reading this book. There are many books about the topic but this one is short, full of facts, and make for a truly enlightening and Enraging read.

I was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma and only found out about this massacre in 1994. When I asked my parents and grandparents (who also spent the majority of their lives in Oklahoma), they said ‘they had no idea what I was talking about’. SMH.

In the last 10 years historians have tried their best to uncover what took place during the massacre and to make it all public knowledge.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, but could have used some editing and more information about what actually happened during the massacre would have been nice.

[Angelica D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick informative read.

[Leanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

very informative

This book was very informative and kept my attention. I learned things that I didn’t know about the massacre of Tulsa

[Kistal]

Sickening. I can't rate this, obviously, but if I did, it would be high. The massacre of Black Wall Street is so rarely known that more truths are still being discovered today.

[Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

I had never heard of this massacre until July 31st 2021 when my cousin Ed told me about it. So of course I had to find something to read to tell me about it. Though this was informative and spread out across the nation, it didn't give the names of those who died. I know they weren't all identified but I am sure there were more than what was mentioned in this book.

[Kent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information. Sad that we never learned about this in school, but then I guess I shouldn't be surprised. There has been so much that we the white people have done to the black people, native Americans and other minority groups since conquering this country that has been swept under the rug for so many years.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be a great book to get for your 4th or 5th grader to read about part of American History not taught in school. It is a clear, easy read without gruesome details. We have to begin to tell the truth about the history of this great nation of ours. Let's stop sugarcoating and start truly educating. Happy page turning.

[Emily Jankowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short. Factual. Important.

We cannot truly progress forward without understanding the past.

[Keysa Rigney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must Read

This is a short but to the point account of the Tulsa Race Massacre. It hurts my heart the lives and businesses lost over the fact that non-melanin people hate when Black people have anything and that they obtained without handouts! The lies that were told and the injustice that was done is unfathomable. The cover up from people in positions of power are inexcusable; yet it still happens to this day!
As I read this, I thought about the videos I’ve recently seen about white people starting their “own communities.” And other white people saying how “Black” people need to do the same!
Question 1: How are they to do that? Black people are more likely to be turned down for loans of any kind regardless of their credit score and income. Therefore, preventing them from buying land or homes! If they are given a loan the interest rates are ridiculous.
Question 2: If they did start their own communities, how soon after they started to thrive would there be a plot to destroy it just like Tulsa and so many other communities that Black people started, such as Seneca Village and more?
Question 3: Why are Black people hated so much? When they work hard to get ahead a white person feels they don’t deserve it or they shouldn’t have more than them simply because they are Black and don’t deserve nice things.
Question 4: Why do white people feel the need to lie on Black folks to justify their evil ways?
There are so many other questions that could be asked. I’m curious to know the responses from both Black and white people to see the differences in the responses.

[Tierney Cashman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an extraordinarily important topic I was eager to learn more about. While I did learn a lot, I felt this book read like a poorly written middle school essay.

I’m disappointed by how shallow this book was. It both felt too short l, as I did not feel the events were dived into thoroughly enough, and too long— it was written poorly.

I’m still eager to learn more about this topic, and it certainly is not spoken of enough in our school systems. I just don’t feel this book did a good job of providing through enough insight in a thought-provoking way.

[J B · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think this book has potential

The writer is severely biased and opinionated in their approach to shed light on the events. The *facts* are not sourced and sound more like ramblings as if this is someone's journal. While I do think that this book spoke to real issues America is facing, I do not believe that this book was as thorough as it could have been in explaining issues in America regarding Race.

[Monica (Niki) Fox Elenbaas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Important history, terrible copyediting

"World Changing History" deserves better editing, please. I found the information to be very valuable, but was disappointed by the many very basic copyediting errors. The content deserves better presentation.

[Mrs. Fitzpatrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Black History

It is important to have an appreciation for why America is America. America is America because of its people. However, more importantly America is America because of it's history.

[edmonia evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

The information was provided in a clear format. Though some information focused on how the area developed it was lightly covered with not a lot of back story. Though one chapter was devoted to other riots it would have been nice to read about the rebirth of the area. There were a number of typos, which can be distracting but overall a good addition to the library.

[Delroy A Roberts]

Great historical information

I was really surprised and saddened by this horrible massacre. This book was really informative. I certainly highly recommend that everyone read this book.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

More wokeness

More tiresome looks into the past to foster anger and resentment. Anti-White comments abound. More cries for reparations. Never ending.

[Soleil McLaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, accurate…

Very well written historical account of the Tulsa Massacre. This book is recommended for anyone seeking to get up to par on the history of Black WallStreet.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

We need ratings for anger and heartbreak. Mind boggling how awful we treat one another. An eye opening, heartbreaking read.

[Maureen Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content was perfect, but editing was rough. I’m not used to being awed at details only to circle back for missing words. What a truly horrific time period.