GREENWOOD Dist.–Tulsa Police Department is searching for a person who vandalized a mural on Greenwood’s Black Wall Street, and they’re asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
On Tuesday evening, TPD shared a post on Facebook alerting the public to the October 27 incident. The post included images of a person captured on camera who “did several thousands of dollars of damage to a historical mural located just north of Greenwood and Archer,” TPD stated.
Unable to identify the suspect from the images, TPD is reaching out to the public for help. “If you have any information that could help up with this case, please contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. You can remain anonymous and earn a cash reward,” TPD posted.
Greenwood mural vandalized a century after massacre
The vandalizing of one of Greenwood’s most well-known artistic landmarks comes within days of Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle’s 110th birthday on Nov. 11. She was just a child when the city deputized a white mob to destroy the Greenwood District. Along with vandalizing buildings and homes, they burned entire blocks to the ground, killing upwards of 300 Black men, women and children.
Today, the resurgence of shops, businesses and economic activity on Black Wall Street reflects the community’s resilience to rebuild. The vandalized Greenwood mural added beauty to a district scarred by pain.
While the courts have dismissed Randle and fellow survivor 110-year-old Mother Viola Ford Fletcher’s historic public nuisance lawsuit, they continue to fight for justice.
In another historic moment, Randle shared a meal with the first Black mayor-elect of Tulsa Monroe Nichols for her birthday.
“Happy 110th Birthday to Mother Randle! Mother Randle is one of two Tulsa Race Massacre survivors. Her endurance and grace is a legacy all in itself and her continued fight for justice is an inspiration,” Nichols posted.
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I think that looks like sillohette of a skinny, black dude around sixteen. A person who has a good knowledge of Black Wall Street.
If a white boy, the WB knows his history.