16. The Tulsa Race Massacre (1921)
The Tulsa Race Massacre devastated the prosperous Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. A white mob, incited by racial hostility, destroyed homes and businesses, leaving hundreds dead or displaced. Despite the violence, the Black community’s resilience shone through as survivors rebuilt and resisted erasure. The massacre’s long-suppressed history has profoundly shaped conversations about racial justice and reparations in America.
