The Tulsa Race Massacre, also known as the Tulsa Race Riot, took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greenwood was a predominantly Black neighborhood, known as "Black Wall Street," due to its thriving businesses and prosperity. The massacre was sparked by a confrontation between a white mob and Black residents who were defending a young Black man accused of assaulting a white woman.

The situation escalated rapidly, leading to white mobs attacking and destroying homes, businesses, and churches in Greenwood. Buildings were looted and set on fire, and many Black residents were killed. The exact number of deaths is not known, but estimates range from 100 to 300 people. Thousands of Black residents were also left homeless as a result of the violence.

The massacre was largely ignored and downplayed in the years following the events, with many official records being destroyed or hidden. It was not until the 1990s and 2000s that efforts were made to uncover the truth about what happened in Tulsa in 1921. In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on the Tulsa Race Massacre, with efforts to educate people about this dark chapter in American history and its impact on the Black community in Tulsa.

The Tulsa Race Massacre is a stark reminder of the systemic racism and violence that Black communities have faced throughout American history, and it serves as a call to remember and honor the victims of this tragic event.