The importance of the Tulsa Race Riot should always be remembered because it began with an incident between a 19-year-old black shoe shiner and a 17-year-old white female elevator operator. This is something children for years to come can continue to learn about. It honors the victims within the riot and it is a prime example of human brutality. Lastly, it is important to remember it because it brings hope for the future that it will not happen again.
