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Don't Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre in Her Own Words

AUTHOR Ford Fletcher, Viola; Howard, Ike
PUBLISHER Mocha Media Inc. (08/15/2023)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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"Every day, I have lived through the massacre. While our country may forget this history, I cannot." Viola Ford Fletcher

Viola Ford Fletcher's memoir Don't Let Them Bury My Story vividly recounts the lasting impact of the Tulsa Massacre on her life. As the oldest survivor and last living witness of the tragic events that unfolded in 1921, she shares her testimony with poignant clarity. From the terror of her childhood as a seven-year-old fleeing the burning streets of Greenwood to her current role as a 109-year-old family matriarch seeking justice for the affected families, Mother Fletcher takes us on a journey through a lifetime of pain and perseverance. Her inspiring story is a powerful reminder that some wounds never fully heal, and we must never forget the lessons of our history.

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ISBN-13: 9781737168409
ISBN-10: 1737168405
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 140
Carton Quantity: 40
Product Dimensions: 6.90 x 0.60 x 10.00 inches
Weight: 0.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - African American & Black
Biography & Autobiography | African American & Black
Biography & Autobiography | Activism & Social Justice
Dewey Decimal: B
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"Every day, I have lived through the massacre. While our country may forget this history, I cannot." Viola Ford Fletcher

Viola Ford Fletcher's memoir Don't Let Them Bury My Story vividly recounts the lasting impact of the Tulsa Massacre on her life. As the oldest survivor and last living witness of the tragic events that unfolded in 1921, she shares her testimony with poignant clarity. From the terror of her childhood as a seven-year-old fleeing the burning streets of Greenwood to her current role as a 109-year-old family matriarch seeking justice for the affected families, Mother Fletcher takes us on a journey through a lifetime of pain and perseverance. Her inspiring story is a powerful reminder that some wounds never fully heal, and we must never forget the lessons of our history.

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