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1. Thanks for the historical reminder. IIRC the jealous racists even bombed the district with war plances of the time.

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Original post)

Sat May 31, 2025, 01:44 PM

May 31

All the wealth and property was lost and up until a couple of years ago the last remaining surivors has still not been compensated for their families losses.

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104 Years Ago today - Black Wall Street Perished [View all] JustAnotherGen May 31 OP

Thanks for the historical reminder. IIRC the jealous racists even bombed the district with war plances of the time. brush May 31 #1

Indeed they did JustAnotherGen May 31 #2

The destruction was all over the south Keepthesoulalive May 31 #3

Now now Keepthesoulalive JustAnotherGen May 31 #4