The Ground Breaking

This audiobook explores the tragic events of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a devastating act of racial violence that targeted the prosperous Black community known as Black Wall Street. Nearly 40 years after his initial work on the subject, Tulsa native Scott Ellsworth revisits the history by collaborating with a forensic archaeologist to locate and identify mass graves, seeking both answers and reconciliation. Combining meticulous research with a commitment to truth, the narrative offers a compelling and empathetic account of one of America's darkest moments, emphasizing the importance of justice and collective memory.