The History And Legacy Of Tulsa Race Massacre

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The History And Legacy Of Tulsa Race Massacre

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jim Goodwin, the Oklahoma Eagle publisher, about the legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the state of race relations today.

AILSA CHANG, HOST:

Tulsa's Juneteenth celebrations are being held today in Greenwood.

Well, here to tell us more about the Tulsa race massacre and its lasting impact on Tulsa today is Jim Goodwin.

GOODWIN: It began because of an alleged criminal attack by Dick Rowland against a woman who was an elevator operator.

CHANG: Jim Goodwin is the publisher of the Oklahoma Eagle.

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