Black Birds in the Sky

In her award-winning nonfiction work, Brandy Colbert delves into the harrowing history of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a catastrophic act of racial violence that occurred on June 1, 1921, in Oklahoma's affluent Greenwood District, known as America's Black Wall Street. Colbert explores the complex factors leading to this tragic event, including white resentment against Black economic progress and the influence of white supremacist groups. By examining this devastating chapter of American history, the author sheds light on ongoing struggles for justice and accountability faced by Black Americans, asserting that the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre is integral to understanding the broader narrative of the nation.