We join with the community to honor and observe the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre – the deadliest and most destructive massacre in our country’s history.

COMMEMORATION EVENTS – find more information about events to honor the anniversary

It takes courage to be transparent about our history, including both famous and infamous events. We must address and discuss the facts as they have happened so we can ultimately stand together across racial, geographical, political and cultural lines. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission will leverage the history surrounding the events of nearly 100 years ago by developing programs, projects, events and activities to commemorate and inform. We will remember the victims and survivors, and create an environment conducive to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and heritage tourism within the Greenwood District specifically, and North Tulsa.

Senator Kevin L Matthews, District 11

1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission Chair

“While many events are planned in the coming days around the actual centennial dates, the commemoration will continue in the weeks and even months to come … This is the beginning. This is not just a time when we do this and never talk about it again. This is a launchpad: Every year we are going to look forward to commemorating and having some type of event that remembers and honors this history.”

Phil Armstrong, Project Director

1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission Chair