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Black Wall Street: ‘Their Blood Still Speaks’

Black Wall Street: ‘Their Blood Still Speaks’

FromWhy We Wrote This


Black Wall Street: ‘Their Blood Still Speaks’

FromWhy We Wrote This

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The legacy of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre – its horrific violence and the subsequent silence – is still front of mind for many of its Black residents. How has this history shaped the politics of the city? This episode shows listeners Tulsa as it is and as it was – and paints a picture of a city reckoning with racism both past and present. Part 1 of 3, hosted by Jessica Mendoza.
Released:
Oct 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Who reports the news? People. And at The Christian Science Monitor, we believe that it’s our job to report each story with a sense of shared humanity. Through conversations with our reporters and editors, we explain the qualities behind our reporting that affect how we approach the news. Behind today’s headlines we find respect, resilience, dignity, agency, and hope. “Why We Wrote This” shows how. The Monitor is an award-winning, nonpartisan news organization with bureaus around the globe. Visit CSMonitor.com/whywewrotethis to learn more.