# Plain Language Summary: Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

This resolution is Congress officially acknowledging and honoring the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a devastating attack on the prosperous Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In May 1921, a white mob destroyed the thriving neighborhood, killing hundreds of Black residents and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. This resolution marks that tragic historical event and recognizes its significance in American history.

Since this is a resolution rather than a law, it doesn't create new rules or change how government operates. Instead, it's a formal statement from Congress expressing recognition and respect for what happened. It serves as an official acknowledgment that this massacre was a serious part of American history that deserves to be remembered and studied. The resolution helps ensure that this event—which was largely forgotten or ignored for many decades—remains part of the national conversation about racial violence and injustice in America's past.

For everyday people, this resolution matters because it represents a commitment to historical accuracy and accountability. It signals that Congress recognizes important but painful chapters of American history, particularly events that affected Black Americans. While a resolution doesn't provide compensation or legal remedies, it can support efforts to educate the public about what happened in Tulsa, encourage historical research and documentation, and validate the experiences of survivors and their descendants. It's essentially Congress saying: "This happened, it was wrong, and we remember."

A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Lankford, James

 <p>This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and expresses the hope that this is a moment for the country to see how racial relations have changed during the last 100 years, to celebrate improvements, and to reflect upon the areas where more work is needed.</p>