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Burning Truth: The Tulsa Race Massacre  and Till – Echoes of Justice 

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Join Justice for Greenwood and The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute for a compelling fireside chat that delves into the intertwined histories of the Greenwood and Emmett Till. Explore the continuing harm of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on the Black community and the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement.

Our discussion will uncover the stories of resilience and the relentless pursuit of justice, offering insights into how these historical tragedies continue to shape the national fight for racial justice today.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and hear from supercentenarian Mother Fletcher, the oldest known living survivor of the Tulsa race massacre and Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., cousin of Emmett Till, as they uncover the burning truths that challenge and inspire us to “carry on the work.

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