Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission To Honor Lives Lost With Candlelight Vigil

On Monday, the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission will host a candlelight vigil to honor those lost in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

This public ceremony will take place on the streets of Greenwood, Elgin and Archer downtown.

People are encouraged to hold a candle or similar light source and take a moment of silence to reflect on the massacre.

Organizers are asking participants to make a personal commitment to racial healing and reconciliation. They want others around the world to see the event, so they are asking people to take a picture of themselves participating.

For those who can not attend in person, you can still take part virtually. Organizers are asking people to use the social media tags of "Tulsa Triumphs" and "Greenwood Rising."

The vigil will start at 10:30 p.m. to mark the moments the first shots were fired.

The event is expected to last about an hour.