TULSA, Okla. — Tuesday marked 101 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre happened in Greenwood.
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre happened on May 31 and lasted until June 1, when a white mob attacked and destroyed Tulsa's prosperous Black Greenwood District. Last year marked the centennial anniversary since the event occurred.
A candlelight vigil is being held in honor of the victims as a continuation of remembering the victims who were lost during the deadly massacre.
The vigil took place at Greenwood Rising at 9:30 p.m. and lasted until 10:30 p.m. It's believed this is the time when the first shot was fired that started the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
For more information about Greenwood Rising, click here to visit their website.
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