Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, died at 111 years old, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for justice.

Viola Ford Fletcher, known as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, died at the age of 111 in a Tulsa hospital, surrounded by family. She lived a life dedicated to truth and the fight for justice, transforming personal trauma into public testimony. At just seven years old, she witnessed the destruction of the Greenwood district, known as Black Wall Street, and recounted the horrors she saw in her memoirs.

Throughout her life, Fletcher worked as a housekeeper and welder, raising three children. In 2021, she testified before Congress, but the compensation request was denied by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 2024. However, she vowed to continue bringing to light the truth about one of the darkest days in American history. Her grandson highlighted the positive impact of her testimonies on the community and the healing process they generated.