Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

3/8/2023, 8:11 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union by condemning the violence and destruction perpetrated against the African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The resolution states that a more perfect union may be achieved through other means as well, including by promoting tolerance and unity, and it recognizes Congress's commitment to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence in the United States in order to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice.

Bill 117 H.Res. 398, titled "Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge and commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the tragic events that occurred in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921.

The resolution recognizes the Tulsa Race Massacre as one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history, where a white mob attacked the predominantly Black neighborhood of Greenwood, also known as "Black Wall Street," resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Black residents and the destruction of homes and businesses.

The resolution aims to honor the memory of the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre and to educate the public about this dark chapter in American history. It calls for the centennial anniversary to be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to remember the lives lost and the impact of the massacre on the Black community in Tulsa and beyond. Furthermore, the resolution encourages continued efforts to promote racial reconciliation and healing in the aftermath of the Tulsa Race Massacre, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the legacy of racial violence and discrimination in the United States. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 398 seeks to raise awareness about the Tulsa Race Massacre and its significance in American history, while also promoting unity and understanding among all Americans.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 398

Introduced on
2021-05-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/18/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union by condemning the violence and destruction perpetrated against the African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The resolution states that a more perfect union may be achieved through other means as well, including by promoting tolerance and unity, and it recognizes Congress's commitment to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence in the United States in order to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice.

Bill 117 H.Res. 398, titled "Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge and commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the tragic events that occurred in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921.

The resolution recognizes the Tulsa Race Massacre as one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history, where a white mob attacked the predominantly Black neighborhood of Greenwood, also known as "Black Wall Street," resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Black residents and the destruction of homes and businesses.

The resolution aims to honor the memory of the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre and to educate the public about this dark chapter in American history. It calls for the centennial anniversary to be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to remember the lives lost and the impact of the massacre on the Black community in Tulsa and beyond. Furthermore, the resolution encourages continued efforts to promote racial reconciliation and healing in the aftermath of the Tulsa Race Massacre, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing the legacy of racial violence and discrimination in the United States. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 398 seeks to raise awareness about the Tulsa Race Massacre and its significance in American history, while also promoting unity and understanding among all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Civil disturbances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against property
Fires
Hate crimes
Oklahoma
Racial and ethnic relations
Terrorism
U.S. history
Violent crime

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/25/2021

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union by condemning the violence and destruction perpetrated against the African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklah...


Latest Action5/18/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, H. Res. 398 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2481-2482; text: CR H2481-2482)