Mary Beulah Horn Oklahoma Tulsa 1st Black Woman Vice Squad Officer

In celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026 Oklahoma and Tulsa 1st Black Woman Regular Sworn Vice Squad Police Officer.

"An Unlikely Recruit" - Tulsa, OK - LoyalTV E79 Twice-widowed and 42 years old, the odds were against Mary B. Horn when she applied to the Tulsa Police Department in 1939. Determined to support her family ...

Today, our city mourns the loss of Mother Viola Fletcher - a survivor of one of the darkest chapters in our city’s history. Mother Fletcher endured more than anyone should, yet she spent her life lighting a path forward with purpose.

Mother Fletcher carried 111 years of truth, resilience, and grace and was a reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we must still go. She never stopped advocating for justice for the survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and I hope we all can carry forward her legacy with the courage and conviction she modeled every day of her life.

On behalf of the city of Tulsa, I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, the Greenwood descendant community, and to every Tulsan who saw hope in her journey.

Rest in peace, Mother Fletcher. 🙏🏿

**Photo courtesy of Justice for Greenwood.**

"An Unlikely Recruit" - Tulsa, OK - LoyalTV E79 Twice-widowed and 42 years old, the odds were against Mary B. Horn when she applied to the Tulsa Police Department in 1939. Determined to support her family ...

I'm writing with an update on Project Greenwood and our efforts to address the legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.


First, we commend Mayor Monroe Nichols for officially designating June 1 as a city holiday to honor those who were impacted. This important step acknowledges the pain endured by survivors and descendants, while also opening the door to broader conversations about reparations and the unrecognized stories of our community’s past.


Looking ahead, Mayor Nichols will announce additional measures on April 6th, 2025 to further support Project Greenwood’s goals. While the new holiday is significant, our broader plan includes vital steps such as financial compensation, land record audits, and support for survivors, descendants, and local businesses. These initiatives are key to repairing the generational harm done to Greenwood and ensuring a stronger future for the community.

Before we close, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the many individuals and organizations that have supported us thus far. Your engagement—whether through sharing our message or providing resources—has been invaluable. As we continue our work, public backing remains essential. Please click here to help spread the word and encourage local leaders to act. In doing so, you help us make real progress toward justice for Greenwood.

Below is a summary of the proposals:

Accepted Proposal to Date

City Holiday (June 1)
Remaining Proposals

Immediate compensation for the two living survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield Randle (both 110 years old)
A victim compensation fund covering over $200M in insurance and property claims, plus support for families of known murder victims
Business grants for descendants
Scholarship programs for descendants pursuing higher education
Grant programs for churches, schools, and other entities that survived the massacre
Employment preference program for descendants
City contracting program for descendants
Exemption from city taxes, fees, and utilities for survivors and descendants
Greenwood District land record audit
Return of land to descendants or fair market compensation
Establishment of a Level 1 trauma hospital in North Tulsa
Release of all Tulsa Race Massacre records held by the city
Open criminal investigations into the known murder victims
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or ideas about how to help further, please feel free to reach out. Together, we can honor Greenwood’s heritage and move Tulsa forward in a spirit of healing and restoration.

Sincerely,
Damario Solomon-Simmons
Founder and Executive Director
Justice for Greenwood

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