(EXPLICIT LANGUAGE) The Tulsa Riot and Massacre, a Poem by Andrew J. Smitherman cover art

(EXPLICIT LANGUAGE) The Tulsa Riot and Massacre, a Poem by Andrew J. Smitherman

(EXPLICIT LANGUAGE) The Tulsa Riot and Massacre, a Poem by Andrew J. Smitherman

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After fleeing from Tulsa in 1921, Andrew Smitherman made his way to Boston before later settling in Buffalo. While in Boston, he penned a poem describing his experiences during the Tulsa Race Massacre. Reading the poem is Jillian Hanesworth, Buffalo's Poet Laureate Emeritus. This episode is being published in conjunction with the previous episode titled, And a Shot Rang Out: Andrew Smitherman and the Buffalo Star.

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