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Book SynopsisLearn how envy and racism led to the tragic destruction of the thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in this thought-provoking addition to the New York Times bestselling What Was? series!Before May 31, 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was aflourishing neighborhood of 10,000 Black residents. There, Black families found success and community. They ran their own businesses, includingbarbershops, clothing stores, jewelers, restaurants, movie theatres, and more. There also were Black doctors, dentists, and lawyers to serve the neighborhood. Then, in one weekend, all of this was lost. A racist mob tore through the streets, burning everything to the ground and killing scores of innocent residents. Learn about what led to one of the worst moments of racial violence in America''s history in this nonfiction book for young readers.
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What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? by Caleb Gayle
"A comprehensive accountof this important historic atrocity, this accessible volume is not to be missed."—
School Library Journal
