#22 - Tulsa Revisited: The Fight Continues At Reparations Ground Zero

Meet Damario Solomon-Simmons, the leading reparations lawyer in the country. He led the Tulsa Race Massacre court battle that put reparations on the national radar. Damario gives advice and inspiration for creative change-making when the system is stacked against us. You’ll be fired up and ready to go! SHOW NOTES Guest: Damario Solomon-Simmons Damario Solomon-Simmons has been a civil rights attorney for almost 20 years. He leads the Justice for Greenwood Foundation, and co-founded the MVP Foundation. Damario has been featured on CNN, The View, Good Morning America, ABC News, ESPN, The New York Times, and more. Some of Damario’s projects for Tulsa: Tulsa Race Massacre Lawsuit – The brilliant and riveting legal complaint that launched the historic court battle for reparations stemming from the Massacre. Justice for Greenwood – Community-based Tulsa organization founded by Damario and fighting for justice and reparations for the Massacre. Greenwood Is Still Burning – New award-winning documentary that exposes the events of the Massacre and the ongoing legacy of harms it caused. HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE [9:05] Damario’s shock on learning of the Massacre [14:07] Thriving Greenwood community [17:27] The real catalysts of the Massacre [24:14] Major impacts of the lawsuit [27:08] Key goals of lawsuit [33:00] Reparatory justice in plain terms [40:01] Damario’s motivations to fight for justice [49:00] Relevance of the Massacre today Contact Tony & Adam Subscribe