TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating what happened in the Greenwood district more than 100 years ago.
The attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, who represents the two remaining survivors of the Tulsa race massacre, called it a historic moment. He said the Department of Justice met with survivors and descendants for 48 hours.
In a news conference on Oct. 17, he said it was made clear to the DOJ that those affected wanted justice and accountability.
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Michael Penny is a descendant. He said the authorities being there to investigate is a miracle.
"I didn't think anything was ever going to come of it in my lifetime. I'm 71 years old. I didn't think anything was going to come of it, but I would be nice if the world knew what happened," said Penny.
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Solomon-Simmons said the DOJ has until the end of the year to gather evidence they want anyone with information that should be brought to their attention to email doj@justiceforgreenwood.org.
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