Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

acknowledges that the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was the worst race massacre in the history of the United States;

recognizes that because of the worst race massacre in the history of the United States, several hundred Black residents of the Greenwood District were killed and thousands were made homeless overnight, and the most prosperous Black community in the United States was decimated;

urges that the history of what happened in Tulsa over the course of those 2 days in 1921 be taught in the Nation’s schools in a factual and accurate manner;

recognizes the important work of groups such as the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, and others who work tirelessly to ensure that the story of the Greenwood District is accurately told and remembered;

believes that while significant progress has been made in the 100 years since the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, there is still work to be done toward racial reconciliation, which can only be accomplished through open, respectful, and frank dialogue;

encourages families of all races to invite families of different races to their homes to have discussions on race, with parents setting examples for their children on how to engage in a conversation that will build better understanding of, and respect for, people of different races;

believes that the significance of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the complete history of the Greenwood District warrant the area’s placement on the National Registry of Historical Places and urges the Department of the Interior to work with the community to accomplish this as soon as possible;

hopes that the 100th anniversary weekend is a moment for the country to look to Tulsa to see how racial relations have changed over the last 100 years, to celebrate improvements, and to reflect upon the areas where more work is needed;

urges all Americans to continue seeking greater understanding, dialogue, and closer connections to people of different races; and

recognizes the need to help the remaining 13 Black towns in Oklahoma to preserve their historic legacy of political freedom and ensure their stories are known to future generations of Oklahomans and Americans.