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 affluent residents.

The massacre began when a white mob attacked the Black community following a confrontation between a Black man and a white woman in an elevator. The mob looted and set fire to Black-owned businesses and homes, resulting in the destruction of much of Greenwood. The exact number of deaths is unknown, but estimates range from dozens to hundreds of Black residents killed, along with thousands left homeless.

The massacre was largely ignored and omitted from history books for decades, but in recent years, efforts have been made to uncover and acknowledge this tragic event in American history. The Tulsa Race Massacre serves as a stark reminder of the deep-seated racism and violence faced by Black communities in the United States.