Tulsa's first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols IV, has proposed a $100 million private charitable trust as part of a reparations plan for descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The trust, aiming to secure funding by June 1, 2026, would provide scholarships and housing, with $60 million allocated for revitalizing the city's north side and the Greenwood District. The plan does not involve direct cash payments and requires City Council approval for asset transfers.
Tulsa mayor proposes $100M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Tulsa's first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols IV, has proposed a $100 million private charitable trust as part of a reparations plan for descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The trust, aiming to secure funding by June 1, 2026, would provide scholarships and housing, with $60 million allocated for revitalizing the city's north side and the Greenwood District. The plan does not involve direct cash payments and requires City Council approval for asset transfers.
Trending- 1 1921: Tulsa Race Massacre occurred
- 2 November (past year): Monroe Nichols IV elected mayor
- 3 Recently (Sunday): Mayor Nichols proposed a $100 million reparations plan
- 4 June 1, 2026: Goal for securing most of the trust funding
- Potential for scholarships and housing for descendants of the massacre
- Revitalization of North Tulsa and the Greenwood District
- Ongoing debate about reparations for historical injustices
- Need for City Council approval for asset transfers
What: Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols IV proposed a $100 million private charitable trust as a reparations plan for descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, focusing on scholarships, housing, and revitalizing the city's north side.
When: Proposed on Sunday; Mayor elected in November; Massacre occurred over 100 years ago (1921); Funding goal by June 1, 2026.
Where: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, specifically the Greenwood District and the city's north side.
Why: To address the historical injustice and ongoing impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which has been a 'stain' on the city's history and led to perpetual underinvestment in affected communities.
How: By creating a private charitable trust with a goal of securing $105 million in assets, to be used for scholarships, housing, and community revitalization, requiring City Council approval for asset transfers.