Pbs Learning Media: The Tulsa Race Massacre: What Happened: Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten

Although rarely mentioned in textbooks, there is no question that the Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the most horrific incidents of racial violence in American history. This media gallery from Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten provides an an examination of what led to the violence of May 31, 1921, an explanation of what caused it, and a description of its immediate aftermath. Support materials include a range of activities for middle and high school, and student handouts. [2:16]