A Word: Justice Delayed, Justice Denied?

Published: July 21, 2023, 7 a.m.

b'Oklahoma\\u2019s legendary \\u201cBlack Wall Street\\u201d was destroyed in the Tulsa Massacre of 1921. Hundreds of victims were murdered and dumped in mass graves, and dozens of homes and businesses were burned to the ground. More than a century later, three survivors remain, fighting for justice. But their lawsuit seeking reparations was recently dealt a blow in court. On today\\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons to talk about the case, the history and the next steps.\\n\\nGuest: Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, founder of the Justice 4 Greenwood organization\\n\\nPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola\\n\\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'