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Tulsa's $105 Million Initiative Aims to Heal 1921 Race Trauma

6/2/2025

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On June 1, Mayor Monroe Nichols unveiled the transformative "Road to Repair" initiative in Tulsa, confronting the painful legacy of the 1921 Race Massacre. This ambitious plan allocates $24 million for housing, $60 million for cultural preservation, and $21 million to support survivors and their descendants, fostering healing and unity within the community.

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On June 1, Mayor Monroe Nichols unveiled the transformative "Road to Repair" initiative in Tulsa, confronting the painful legacy of the 1921 Race Massacre. This ambitious plan allocates $24 million for housing, $60 million for cultural preservation, and $21 million to support survivors and their descendants, fostering healing and unity within the community.