Oklahoma Supreme Court Hears Historic Tulsa Massacre Restitution Case

In a landmark hearing, the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre seek justice and restitution for one of the worst acts of racial violence in U.S. history.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court considered an appeal from the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, seeking restitution for the destruction caused by the massacre.
Survivors Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, both 109 years old, attended the hearing, marking their possibly last opportunity for justice in their lifetime.
The lawsuit seeks the return of land and property to the survivors and their descendants, arguing that the massacre's impact has never been fully redressed.
The case, brought under the legal concept of 'ongoing public nuisance,' could set a precedent for addressing historic injustices through the law.
The outcome of the appeal is eagerly awaited, as it represents one of the most advanced litigation efforts seeking amends for historic racial injustices.