Mother Fletcher, a living survivor of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, turns 109
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Viola Fletcher, also known as Mother Fletcher, one of the three last known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, is celebrating her 109th birthday Wednesday.
Mother Fletcher was just 7 years old when the massacre occurred. She, along with her mother and three siblings, survived the massacre by hiding under a pile of clothes in their home. In the aftermath of the massacre, her family lost everything, and they were forced to flee Tulsa to start a new life.
The court case regarding reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will be happening on the morning of her birthday. The hearing is an opportunity for survivors, like Mother Fletcher, to see justice in their lifetime.
The courtroom will recognize Mother Fletcher before the hearing begins at 10:30 a.m.