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Race Riot Collection

"Unveiling the Dark Chapters


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"Unveiling the Dark Chapters: Remembering the Tulsa Race Riot Through Artifacts and Images" Step back in time as we delve into the haunting history of the Tulsa Race Riot, a tragic event that scarred our nation's past. This captivating photograph captures B. C. Franklin, I. H. Spears, and Effie Thompson on June 6, 1921 – their faces etched with resilience amidst chaos. A dress worn by Marie Monroe of Rosewood, Florida in 1923 serves as a poignant reminder of how innocent lives were shattered during this tumultuous period. Its delicate fabric holds stories untold but forever imprinted on its seams. The bentwood armchair from a church in Tulsa stands as a silent witness to the violence that unfolded between the late 19th and early 20th century. It symbolizes both sanctuary and desecration – an emblem of hope tarnished by hatred. A placard calling for reparations for the victims of this dark chapter echoes through time, caressing wounds still raw even in 2001. Its message demands justice long overdue – an acknowledgment that healing begins with recognition. The typewriter used by B. C. Franklin in March 1947 speaks volumes about his determination to document truth amidst adversity. Each keystroke reverberates with courage against silence, ensuring that voices are heard beyond generations. Glimpses captured during the Tulsa Race Riot on June 1st, 1921 transport us to those harrowing moments when flames engulfed homes and dreams turned to ashes. These images bear witness to human suffering while reminding us never to forget. Amongst ruins left behind by destruction lies resilience personified - National Guard Machine Gun Crews standing tall during those fateful days of June '21; their presence offering solace amid chaos - protectors or oppressors? The answer lost within history's haze. In another era plagued by racial tensions, an old Negro saves a few precious belongings amidst mob violence in 1908.