by Juan Miret

Tulsa, OK — More than one thousand people marched through the streets of downtown Tulsa on Sunday October 5, in a civic protest against the discrimination.

(Source: Hispano de Tulsa)

The Hispanic community was represented with children, young people, senior citizens and entire families, all walking hand-in-hand with African Americans, Native Americans, Christians, Muslims and Jews. Overall, it was a celebration of diversity, and respect and equal rights.

Organized by the downtown Oklahoma For Community and Justice, known by its initials in English, OCCJ, the city of Tulsa had the opportunity to enjoy a different afternoon, where the entire population was invited, without exclusion or exception.

The starting point was the Greenwood Cultural Center, a historical place remembered for the racial massacre committed in 1921 against the African American community. However, on the pleasant Sunday afternoon, the story was different from the unfortunate past of 87 years ago and the participants, in absolute peace, walked together to build a better city and a tolerant and friendly Tulsa.

The walk had several break points in which appeared a distinguished panel of speakers.