Unspeakable Tragedy: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

Chris (Max): This is a must read eye opener For anyone who Through the race riots In peace marches In the 60s and 70s.This history of Oklahoma Was never caught in any school that I attended. It reminds me That racial hatred Is indeed cyclical. Whether it takes place in the 1800s, 1900s, or since th turn of the century, racial hatred continues to exist in the land of the free.

United States on Oct 13, 2023

Tosha: I read this book twice! I was so emotional about what happened that is never discussed in any history books. We need to know about our rich history. The author & illustrator did a superb job’

United States on Sep 26, 2023

Hot Rod: Deniers drive me nuts. This tragic event occurred. This book, aimed at younger minds, recounts this terrible event in a straightforward, non threatening way. Denying this event for 50 years is both shameful and criminal. This book tells the story, tells a bit about the people and moves on. In my view this mass destruction of the most prosperous Black community is more about anger, jealousy and bitterness about successful Blacks against all odds, rather a story about one 19-year-old allegedly assaulting a white elevator operator. Pretending this event did not exist is, by omission a lie and a wasted opportunity to better understand human behavior.

United States on Sep 04, 2023

Rhonda: Easy read for young readers and easy story to read to young listeners. The story
was told well and included historical facts that depicted a time in 1921 . It was not overwhelming in its words but clear and to the point.

United States on Mar 07, 2023

Emma Hardesty: In this era of knee-jerk reactions to America's glaring sins, this story is especially important for kids, all races, to know about, think about--and if they're lucky--to discuss it too. It's outrageous, infuriating, and tragic, and the whole event has been under the rug far too long. Perhaps this book will encourage future historians, as well as future artists: the artwork has to be deemed great, or at least perfect. It conveys the awful confusion of the people at that time, and movements forward since then. There are other, grownup, books on this massacre but this is a good one to begin with.

United States on Feb 22, 2023

Robert Swaim: Know the truth and the truth will set you free, as the saying goes. But is that enough ? This book is just a beginning for our children to start asking the essential questions that need to be answered. Parents should use this book as a starter for a deeper discussion with our children.

France on Jun 02, 2021