'Built from the Fire' traces the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre
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The Goodwin Family Survived the Tulsa Race Massacre
Michelle Lucas: Can you tell the story of Greenwood largely through the Goodwin family? Why this family? You know, too often the Tulsa Race Massacre is reduced to statistics, Michelle. One thousand two hundred fifty six homes destroyed, thirty five square blocks burned. But this is really a story about people. It was actually Regina's great grandmother, Carly Goodwin, who after the massacre went to the courthouse and demanded justice.
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