Dismissal of Lawsuit Seeking Reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre
A lawsuit seeking reparations and rebuilding for the historical damage caused by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has been dismissed by an Oklahoma judge. The case, filed on behalf of the last three survivors of the assault, was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled in state court. The defendants argued that the plaintiffs did not suffer individualized injury from the massacre. The plaintiffs may still appeal the decision. The lawsuit sought to address the government-sanctioned racism and violence that has contributed to uneven outcomes for Black Americans.