### DOJ Launches Historic Investigation into the 1921 Tulsa Massacre

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated its first-ever investigation into the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, one of the most lethal incidents of racial violence in American history. This development comes over a century after the horrific event, marking a significant moment for descendants of the Black victims who have long sought recognition and justice.

The once-thriving Black economic district of Greenwood, Tulsa, was decimated on May 31, 1921, by a white mob following baseless accusations that a Black teenager had assaulted a white woman. The brutal attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 300 Black residents, yet no one was ever held accountable.

Despite numerous studies and investigations by historians, commissions, and legal experts, the DOJ had never previously delved into this dark chapter of American history. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced on Monday that the DOJ will now review the Tulsa Massacre under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act.

Interest in the Tulsa Race Massacre has seen a resurgence in recent years, partly due to its portrayal in popular HBO series such as "Watchmen" and "Lovecraft Country." These depictions have brought renewed public attention to the atrocities committed in Greenwood and the lingering impact on its Black community.

This new federal investigation aims to uncover truths that have been buried for over 100 years, offering a sliver of hope that justice, albeit delayed, may finally be recognized for the massacre’s victims and their descendants.