Viola Fletcher

Viola Ford Fletcher known as Mother Fletcher (born 10 May 1914 - died 24 November 2025) was the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race massacre that took place on 31 May 1921, in Greenwood district, Tulsa.

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"We were victims of a lie"

- Viola Fletcher

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"I still smell smoke and see fire"

- Viola Fletcher

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"I still see Black businesses being burned. I still hear airplanes flying overhead. I hear the screams"

- Viola Fletcher

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"I want this to be a forum where the best and brightest work together in an operating environment that embraces advanced knowledge and technologies to improve lives, including the life of our planet!"

- Viola Fletcher

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"Let's level the playing field by making essential knowledge available, get it to people who need it, and support them in being healthy and self-sufficient"