The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Travel back in time to the lively and successful Greenwood District, often known as Black Wall Street, and rediscover how African American families and business owners overcame tremendous obstacles to build a thriving community there. But while racial tensions were rising to a boiling point, an unthinkable tragedy was taking place. Investigate the terrifying events that took place on May 31, 1921, when racial violence broke out, leaving behind a path of destruction and loss.

"Shattered Promises" is an in-depth look into the lives of those who survived the Tulsa Race Massacre. The story is told through the lens of powerful storytelling and is supported by thorough research. In the midst of the devastation, you will meet courageous people who have defied the odds and displayed the invincible spirit of the human race. Learn about their victories, their struggles, and their dogged pursuit of justice in the face of pervasive bigotry.

Find out who was involved in the network of cover-ups and acts of complicity that kept the truth about this bleak chapter buried for so many years. This book sheds light on the deliberate erasing of history as well as the collective amnesia that was responsible for silencing the voices of those who survived. As you turn each page, you will feel a renewed sense of urgency within you to confront our history and establish a path toward reconciliation. This feeling will continue to grow as you continue to read the book.

The book "Shattered Promises" forces readers to confront unsettling realities and struggle with the enduring effects of racial violence. It calls for a society in which the echoes of the Tulsa Race Massacre can no longer be ignored and acts as a rallying cry for social justice.