The Tulsa Race Riot occurred from May 31 to June 1, 1921, in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This area was known as "Black Wall Street" due to its prosperous African American community. The violence began after an incident involving a young Black man, Dick Rowland, and a white woman, leading to false rumors and escalating tensions between the races. Over 1,000 homes and businesses were destroyed during the riot, and estimates of casualties range from dozens to over 300 people. The event is considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, highlighting the severe racial tensions of the time.