DOJ arrives in Tulsa to investigate 1921 Race Massacre

The U.S. Department of Justice is finally investigating what happened in the Greenwood district more than 100 years ago.

The attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, representing the two remaining survivors of the Tulsa race massacre, called it a historic moment.

Solomon-Simmons said the Department of Justice met with survivors and descendants for 48 hours. In a news conference on Oct. 17, he said it was made clear to the DOJ that those affected wanted justice and accountability.

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Michael Penny is a descendant. He said the authorities investigation is a miracle.

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"I didn't think anything was ever going to come of it in my lifetime. I'm 71 years old. I didn't think anything was going to come of it, but I would be nice if the world knew what happened," said Penny.

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Solomon-Simmons said the DOJ has until the end of the year to gather evidence. If you have any information that should be brought to their attention, email doj@justiceforgreenwood.Org.
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