Justice for Greenwood, the nonprofit advocating for the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to intensify its review of the historical tragedy. The organization called on the DOJ to “elevate” the investigation, citing concerns over the upcoming administration’s potential lack of follow-through.
In a press release, the nonprofit highlighted that former President Donald Trump had previously dismantled civil rights investigations targeting anti-Black discrimination. The statement also referenced Trump’s recent comments suggesting a shift in DOJ priorities.
The DOJ review, announced earlier this fall, aims to generate a report before Trump’s anticipated return to the White House early next year. However, Justice for Greenwood expressed fears that any findings might not lead to meaningful action under the new administration.
Efforts for reparations through legal channels have faced significant setbacks. Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed the group’s lawsuit seeking compensation for survivors and descendants of the massacre.
