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Vigil Remembering Tulsa Race Riots-90 Years Later

By Research History | Published June 3
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Reported by: Jamie Oberg Email: joberg@fox23.com May 31st – the anniversary of a sad day in Tulsa’s history; it’s the 90th anniversary of the race riots. After sixteen hours of attacks, hundreds were injured and nearly 10,000 people were left homeless. A candlelight vigil will be held Wednesday night from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at John Hope [...]

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