Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismissed Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors' Lawsuit
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismissed Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors' Lawsuit
Summary
After the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the case filed by the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on June 12, concerns have been raised about the pursuit of justice and reparations. The court upheld a previous ruling, stating that the plaintiffs' grievances did not meet the state's public nuisance statute requirements. Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, two survivors who are both over 100 years old, filed the lawsuit in 2020 to compel the City of Tulsa and other parties to make amends for the destruction caused by a white mob to the thriving Black neighborhood known as Greenwood on May 31 and June 1, 1921. Despite the setback, advocates remain committed to their fight for justice and reparations, drawing inspiration from the survivors' unwavering resolve.