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🌟 Project Overview: "Echoes of Truth"

Goal:
To educate people about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, restore erased narratives, and honor the lives and legacy of the Black community of Greenwood — also known as “Black Wall Street.”

📜 ABOUT PAGE EXPLANATION

The about.html page focuses on explaining the historical background and impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre:

1. What Happened in Tulsa?

On May 31–June 1, 1921, a white mob attacked the prosperous Black neighborhood of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Over 35 city blocks were destroyed.
1,256 homes were burned.
Up to 300 lives were lost.
More than 10,000 Black residents were left homeless.

2. Historical Context

Black Wall Street: A thriving Black business district.
Post-WWI America: Returning Black veterans faced racism and violence.
The Great Migration: Increased tension as African Americans moved into urban areas.
Tulsa's Oil Boom: Economic success led to racial jealousy and hostility.

3. What Triggered the Massacre?

A Black man, Dick Rowland, was falsely accused of assaulting a white woman, Sarah Page.
A racist newspaper headline and editorial incited violence.
An armed confrontation at the courthouse escalated into a massacre.

4. Aftermath and Erasure

No one was held accountable.
Insurance companies denied claims.
The event was erased from history books and not taught in schools until recent decades.

✉️ CONTACT PAGE EXPLANATION

The contact.html page invites visitors to contribute, collaborate, or ask questions.

🔑 Key Features:

Contact Form: For general inquiries, feedback, or historical corrections.
Educational Collaboration: Support for teachers, workshops, and virtual field trips.
Research Help: Guidance for researchers and students.
Media Inquiries: Contact for interviews and information.

🤝 Contribution Section:

Family Stories: Collecting first-hand accounts.
Photographs & Documents: Gathering historical materials.
Artifacts: Documenting or preserving physical items.

❓ FAQ Section:

Answers common questions such as:

How to use site materials in schools
How to research personal family ties to the massacre
How historical accuracy is verified
Visiting real historical sites in Tulsa

🔧 TECHNICAL DETAILS

Uses HTML5, CSS3, and Vanilla JavaScript.
Layouts are responsive with CSS Grid and media queries.
Enhancements via JavaScript:
- Thank-you messages after form submission
- FAQ accordion functionality
- Smooth scrolling
- On-scroll animations