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Violent Utopia

Dispossession and Black Restoration in Tulsa

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  • 288 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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Focusing on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, Jovan Scott Lewis explores its historical and social implications, tracing the migration of Black individuals to Oklahoma and the subsequent impact on their community. He contextualizes the massacre within a broader narrative of systemic racism and urban renewal, illustrating how these forces perpetuate intergenerational poverty. The book highlights the struggle of contemporary Black Tulsans to reclaim their heritage and rebuild prosperity, navigating the dual legacy of violence and resilience rooted in their geography.

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Violent Utopia, Jovan Scott Lewis

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2022
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