Lessie Randle Turns 112, Last Known Massacre Survivor
Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, celebrated her 112th birthday with dozens of friends and family.
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October 26, 2026
Tulsa to Host Third Black Educator Excellence AwardsThe Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Commission will honor five local educators at an awards ceremony this Tuesday.
October 24, 2026
Greenwood Legacy Corporation Inducts New Council EldersThe newly formed council aims to advance Black generational wealth across North Tulsa and the Greenwood District.
October 13, 2026
Historian Led Greenwood Historical Tours in TulsaConference attendees explored the history and resilience of Tulsa's historic Greenwood district.
October 12, 2026
Tulsa Ball Honored First Black FirefightersThe inaugural Black Wall Street Firefighters Ball recognized the city's first six Black firefighters.
October 11, 2026
Tulsa Massacre Survivor Will Visit ChicagoThe 111-year-old plans a trip to the Obama Presidential Center where she will accept a humanitarian award.
October 8, 2026
Mayor Nichols Launched Tulsa Greenwood TrustThe charitable initiative aims to raise $105 million to spur investment in the historic Greenwood neighborhood.
September 25, 2026
Tulsa Will Begin Sixth Graves Investigation Field SeasonArchaeologists will return to Oaklawn Cemetery in late September to continue the 1921 massacre victim search.
September 23, 2026
Regina Woods Launched Black Wall Street TravelThe new agency focuses on heritage travel to destinations across the African diaspora.
September 20, 2026
Tulsa Resident Preserved Historic Greenwood HomeSharonda Ballard has restored a residence once owned by a prominent family in the historic Greenwood district.