An Oklahoma judge has ruled that the reparations lawsuit related to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can move forward, rejecting a motion to dismiss it. This decision comes as a significant development for the three centenarian survivors who were present in the courtroom.
The lawsuit, initiated by civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, addresses the long-lasting racial and economic disparities caused by the massacre, during which a white mob destroyed the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa.
The claim is being pursued under Oklahoma’s public nuisance law, sparking debate over its application.
The courtroom erupted in cheers with this potentially pivotal step toward justice for the survivors and their descendants, who seek not only financial reparations but also the establishment of a hospital, mental health, and educational programs in North Tulsa.
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