Summary:
The book chronicles the devastating racial violence that occurred in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when a white mob attacked the prosperous Black community of Greenwood, known as Black Wall Street. It details the massacre's events, its aftermath, and the long-lasting impact on survivors and the city's racial dynamics.
Key points:
1. Racial Violence: The book discusses the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a severe racial attack on a prosperous African American community by a white mob.
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