DOJ Launches First-Ever Federal Review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a landmark decision to conduct a federal investigation into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, marking the first-ever federal review of this tragic event. This initiative aims to address the historic injustices faced by the victims and their descendants. Officials described the review as a necessary step in acknowledging the past, with many expressing that 'it's about time' such an inquiry is taking place. The DOJ’s civil rights review underscores a commitment to pursuing justice and accountability for the racial violence that occurred a century ago.
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