109-year-old Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle, seek reparations for the 1921 event's lasting impact on their communities.

109-year-old Viola Ford Fletcher and fellow Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, Lessie Benningfield Randle, are in a final court battle for reparations after the 1921 event. Fletcher recalls the destruction of homes, schools, and churches, saying, "It just stays with me, you know, just the fear." Both survivors lived through the tragic event, which displaced many black families, and are now seeking reparations to address the lasting impact on their communities.

April 01, 2024
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