Savvy Susan 2Jul 9, 2023
Qasim Rashid, Esq.

What a sad and dark day.

These beautiful souls are Hughes Van Ellis, 102, Lessie Benningfield Randle, 108, and Viola Fletcher, who just turned 109. They are the oldest living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre. They have received $0 reparations.

They sued for justice. Sadly, Tulsa County District Judge Caroline Wall just granted the City of Tulsa’s motion to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning the case can’t be refiled.

https://t.co/kJRnvQweL2

Reparations Now.

Justice denied: Judge dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit

Tulsa County District Judge Caroline Wall has dismissed the lawsuit seeking justice for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

The Black Wall Street Times
Jul 8, 2023 at 9:44pmMastodon for iOS
Show threadSharon Gibson MorganJul 8, 2023
@QasimRashid The article notes the plaintiffs' descendants weren't included in the suit. Was this done in the hope the case would have a better chance of coming to trial?
Show threadGlenda SmithJul 8, 2023
@QasimRashid If there is a hell, that judge has a special place and all the other Okies who support this ruling.
Show threadCellyBlueJul 8, 2023
@QasimRashid damn shame.
Show threadCourt Cantrell does not complyJul 8, 2023
@QasimRashid This state is so messed up. *sigh* DO BETTER, #TULSA #OKLAHOMA.
Show threadBeeksJul 8, 2023
@QasimRashid we are actively sliding back to 1950s level racism with a 1930s level economy. Reperations are a nice ideal, but not only will they never happen in our lifetime, they won't be a winning campaign message any time soon either.
Show threadCloakerJul 9, 2023
@Beeks @QasimRashid luckily those of us not campaigning can focus on convincing others of these ideals.
Show threadAshok NarayanJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid some history is deliberately buried as it is uncomfortable to deal with the truth.
Show threadSavvy Susan 2Jul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid what disgusting systematic abuse by the supposed US Justice system that has been perpetrated on these persistent Seniors !
Show threadGambit (he/him)Jul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid the irony of those words is not lost on us.
Show threadC0ppertopJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid that Judge epitomises the power of White Trash
Show threadVeadaJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid Thank you for sharing.
Show threadMercurius GoldsteinJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid
‘With prejudice’, well how ‘bout that.
Show threadstevenrayJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid prejudice, indeed. 😕
Show threadgavinisdie Jul 9, 2023
All I can say is "Bruh"
Show thread@pineywoozle ‘s #3WordNoteJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid It’s just so fucking unfair.
Show threadKayJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid God forgive us.
Show threadSamhain NightJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid Siri, how do you say those officials are the descendants of the people who committed the massacre without saying they’re the descendants of the people who committed the massacre?
Show threadauraJul 9, 2023

Here is some more information about the #TulsaRaceMassacre for everyone who was unfamiliar with it up until now.

--> https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/01/us/tulsa-race-massacre-1921-99th-anniversary-trnd/index.html

Show threadPirateJoieJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid This is shameful, still and all over again. We can do and be better in this country! We must!
Show threadCharlesJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid dismissed with [white] prejudice...
Show threadCanadian CroneJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid The world watches
Show threadEdelruth, PBS Passport HolderJul 9, 2023

@QasimRashid

Utterly disgusted.

Can a judge prevent an appeal?

Show threadLitzz11Jul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid But can they appeal?
Show threadBonnie SonderJul 10, 2023
@QasimRashid utterly disgusting treatment by still in power white supremacy
Show threadBater KariJul 9, 2023
@QasimRashid Had to give this a thumbs down because of the judge. Look up the word prejudice in the dictionary and this judge should be pictured.
Show threadCharlesWRobinson_2023Jul 11, 2023
@QasimRashid Why did they use the term reparations rather than damages, including punitive damages? It’s well documented that Oklahoma government actors were involved, e.g. the National Guard. Wouldn’t the state be liable for the damages caused by their actors? Additionally, if their actors were there the state had an obligation to protect even if the federal government did not and could not. These people deserve damages for their loss and suffering.
Show threadNoctisEqui 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇪🇹🏳️‍🌈Jul 15, 2023

@QasimRashid

I hope their stories, in their voices will be told. Let it never be forgotten; this, at the last, that comforting forgetfulness is never allowed to flourish.

Show threadsandywb14Aug 4, 2023
@QasimRashid 😡