Survivors Mother Randle and Mother Fletscher seek justice for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in a reparations case. Lawyers appeal for their day in court. Hosts discuss historical context, legal battles for reparations, and community impact of the massacre. They urge support for a civil rights attorney.
Podcast advocates for reparations to address economic, social, and psychological harm caused by racial violence.
Deep dives
The Tulsa Race Massacre and Legal Battle
The podcast delves into the events of the Tulsa Race Massacre that occurred in 1921 in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Originating from a false accusation against a young black man, Dick Rowland, by a white woman, the mob violence led to the destruction of over 1200 homes and numerous black businesses. The legal battle discussed in the podcast highlights the efforts to seek justice for the victims and descendants affected by the massacre. The importance of acknowledging and addressing historical atrocities like the Tulsa Race Massacre is emphasized.
Reparations and Legal Challenges
The podcast explores the concept of reparations for the survivors and descendants of the Tulsa Race Massacre, as well as for other communities affected by racial violence across the United States. Legal disputes surrounding the statute of limitations and the impact of past atrocities on multi-generational levels are discussed. The podcast advocates for recognizing the economic, social, and psychological harm caused by such incidents and stresses the need for accountability and justice.
Community Resilience and Historical Reflection
The podcast highlights the resilience of the African American community in the face of historical injustices and violence, exemplified by events like the Tulsa Race Massacre. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge and learn from past atrocities to prevent their repetition. The discussion extends to nationwide instances of racial violence, emphasizing the long-standing impacts on communities and the importance of addressing systemic issues. Calls for understanding, reparative actions, and historical empathy round out the podcast's reflections.
On this MiniPod hosts Andrew Gillum, Tiffany Cross, and Angela Rye take us to Tulsa, Oklahoma. On Tuesday, lawyers for the two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre appealed to the state’s Supreme Court to allow a reparations case to move forward. The two survivors, Mother Randle and Mother Fletscher, would like their day in court, and a chance to seek justice for the horrific crimes committed against them and their community– with involvement from Tulsa authorities, by the way. Is that too much to ask??
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Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. A special thanks as well to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.