The Tulsa Race Massacre, also known as the Tulsa Race Riot, took place over 18 hours from May 31 to June 1, 1921, in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greenwood was a prosperous African American community known as "Black Wall Street" due to its thriving businesses, culture, and wealth. The massacre began when a group of white residents, fueled by racial tensions and accusations of a black man assaulting a white woman, attacked and destroyed the Black community.

A white mob looted and burned businesses, homes, and churches in Greenwood, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of African Americans and leaving thousands homeless. The Oklahoma National Guard and even airplanes were used to further terrorize and attack the Black community.

The exact number of casualties is unknown due to deliberate suppression of information at the time, but estimates range from 100 to 300 African Americans killed, with over 10,000 left homeless. The massacre had a devastating and long-lasting impact on the Black community in Tulsa, economically, physically, and psychologically.

For many years, the massacre was largely omitted from history books and public discourse, but efforts have been made to raise awareness and commemorate the tragic event. In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on acknowledging and seeking justice for the victims and survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre.