Several community and political leaders come together to officially announce creation of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot Centennial Commission. One of the speakers was U-S Senator James Lankford, who said Tulsa will be a focus of international attention in 2021, the 100th anniversary of the riot. He says it’s fair to ask how far have we come and where are we going.
Several events and activities are planned to educate Oklahomans and Americans about the riot and its impact on the state and the nation. It’s described as the worst or one of the worst events of its’ kind in the history of the United States.