Tulsa reparations committee

Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum announced the formation of the Beyond Apology Commission to explore reparations for victims and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which resulted in the deaths of as many as 300 Black residents and the destruction of the Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. This initiative follows the dismissal of a lawsuit by the last two living survivors seeking reparations. The commission will review previous reports advocating for financial compensation, educational opportunities, and a housing equity program aimed at benefiting survivors and their descendants. Bynum acknowledged the complexities surrounding reparations, emphasizing the importance of consensus on various forms of reparations. The creation of the commission signals a significant step towards addressing the historical injustices faced by the Black community in Tulsa. The commission’s findings are expected to be reported by November 30, aiming to foster intergenerational wealth among massacre descendants.