DOJ Breaks Silence on Tulsa Race Massacre

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, acknowledging it as a systematic, coordinated attack involving law enforcement's participation in the atrocities. Despite this recognition, the DOJ concluded that no prosecution can occur due to the expiration of statutes of limitations and the absence of living perpetrators. The massacre led to the destruction of over 35 city blocks and the deaths of an estimated 300 Black residents, largely obliterating the prosperous Greenwood community, known as 'Black Wall Street'. The DOJ's review, guided by the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act, provides a comprehensive account of the events and highlights the failure of authorities to rebuild the community. While legal avenues for justice are closed, the report aims to ensure historical reckoning and acknowledgment of the massacre's impact. This marks the first time the DOJ has officially spoken on the massacre, breaking a century-long silence.