historical injustice
Viola Ford Fletcher: Last Survivor of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Dies at 111 After Lifelong Pursuit of Justice
Nov 25, 2025 01:08 pm CST
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at 111. Her remarkable life journey included witnessing the destruction of Tulsa's thriving Black Wall Street at age 7, working as a WWII welder, and dedicating her final years to seeking justice for one of America's darkest chapters of racial violence. Despite legal setbacks in her quest for reparations, Fletcher's testimony and memoir ensured that the massacre's history and impact would not be forgotten.
UK Expected To Recognise Palestinian State Despite US Opposition
Sep 21, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the US, after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.