Tom Hanks wants all Americans to be educated on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. In honour of the 100th anniversary of the devastating event in the city’s Greenwood district, the Oscar-winning actor, 64, penned a New York Times op-ed, in which he urges his fellow Americans to “learn the truth” about the event.
The Tulsa race massacre took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, when mobs of white men burned the Greenwood district to the ground, killing up to 300 Black Tulsa residents and leaving thousands without homes.
RELATED: Rita Wilson Celebrates 33rd Wedding Anniversary With Sweet Post Honouring ‘BFF’ Tom Hanks Like many Americans, Hanks wasn’t aware of the event until the last few years, as it’s not widely taught. “How different would
Read more on etcanada.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.