Tulsa's first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols, has unveiled a $105 million initiative aimed at addressing the enduring impacts of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Announced on June 1, 2025, at the Greenwood Cultural Center, the plan—dubbed the "Road to Repair"—seeks to revitalize the historically Black Greenwood District and support descendants of massacre victims through investments in housing, education, and cultural preservation. 

The Greenwood Trust, a private charitable fund, is central to Nichols' proposal. It aims to raise $105 million by June 2026, allocating $60 million for cultural preservation and revitalization of North Tulsa, $24 million for housing assistance and homeownership, and $21 million for scholarships, small business grants, and land development. 

Nichols emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "For 104 years, the Tulsa Race Massacre has been a stain on our city's history. Now it's time to take the next big steps to restore." 

While the plan does not include direct cash payments to survivors or descendants, Nichols noted that the trust's board could consider such payments in the future. 

The announcement was met with cautious optimism. Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, representing survivors and descendants, described the plan as a "hopeful moment," acknowledging that many of its commitments align with proposals long advocated by the community. 

This initiative follows a history of limited reparative actions. Previous efforts, such as the1921 Tulsa Race Riot Reconciliation Act, offered no monetary compensation. The last two known survivors, Viola Fletcher, 111, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 110, have received financial support from private donors but not from the city or state. 

Tulsa's plan adds to a growing list of local reparations efforts in the United States. Evanston, Illinois, for example, has implemented a program providing qualifying Black residents with funds for housing-related expenses. 

As Tulsa moves forward with the "Road to Repair," the initiative represents a significant step toward acknowledging and addressing the lasting effects of one of the nation's most devastating acts of racial violence.