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The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later 

2021-08-26 19:00:00 2021-08-26 20:00:00 America/New_York The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later  Grandview Heights -

Thursday, August 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-26 19:00:00 2021-08-26 20:00:00 America/New_York The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later  With Phil Armstrong, Suzan Bradford, Caroline Bennett, and Jerica Wortham Grandview Heights -

With Phil Armstrong, Suzan Bradford, Caroline Bennett, and Jerica Wortham

Rebuilding a community. What can we learn from the rebuilding of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s, Greenwood District and the “Black Wall Street” massacre that destroyed it 100 years ago? What can we learn from the struggles of the King-Lincoln Bronzeville District, a historically black neighborhood in Columbus? How can these experiences inform our own community to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive? 

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Registration is required for this free event live online through Zoom. Please register no later than an hour before the event to guarantee delivery of instructions and access link to your email.

The Grandview Heights Public Library is committed to fostering education and lasting change against racism and racial inequality in our community. This event part is part of a community discussion series presented in partnership with Grandview Heights Schools with input from community members and leaders. Special thanks to Sarah Mazzotta and Grandview Heights City Council Member Melanie Houston for their assistance in supporting this event. Explore the library's book lists, resources, events, and more at ghpl.org/antiracism.  


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The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service.  

GHPL is a founding member (1988) and the Administering Library for the Central Library Consortium (CLC).

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