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Convene Public Oversight Committee
A Public Oversight Committee provides transparency, community accountability, and direction to the City of Tulsa during our investigation of possible mass graves from the 1921 Race Massacre.
Convene Historical Context Committee/Workgroup
Convene a Historical Context Committee to provide historical context to the investigation; ensure that the narrative of the individuals, families, and communities impacted by the Race Massacre are included and highlighted; and guide a public conversation on the enduring impact of the 1921 Race Massacre.
Public Discussion – Plan for Investigation: June 27
Public Oversight Committee Meeting – July 18
Public Oversight Committee Meeting – August 22
Public Oversight Committee Meeting – September 26
October 7-10: Ground Penetration Radar Scanning - Oaklawn Cemetery
October 14: Ground Penetration Radar Scanning - Oaklawn Cemetery
October 15-16: Ground Penetration Radar Scanning - Newblock Park
State of Oklahoma Archaeological Survey analyzes data from the scanning phase; results expected in December 2019 or January 2020.
Public Oversight Committee Meeting - Monday, December 16
Public Oversight Committee Meeting - Monday, February 3, 2020
Excavation: July 13-18, 2020
Public Oversight Committee Meeting - September 14, 2020
Excavation: October 19-23, 2020
Public Oversight Committee Meeting - December 17, 2020
Public Oversight Committee Meeting - January 28, 2021