Viola Ford Fletcher Votes at 110, Demanding Justice and Change
- Viola Ford Fletcher, age 110, voted for Kamala Harris in Oklahoma's 2024 election.
- Her vote reflects ongoing struggles for reparations for the 1921 Tulsa race massacre survivors.
- Fletcher's memoir highlights her experiences and the need for racial justice.
On November 5, 2024, Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa race massacre, voted in Oklahoma at the age of 110. This historic event marked her support for Vice President Kamala Harris, a decision she made clear prior to the election. Fletcher's participation comes amid a legacy of racial injustice, as she and other survivors have long sought reparations for the destruction they endured during the 1921 massacre, which devastated the once-thriving Greenwood district. Despite witnessing the impact of the massacre first-hand, Fletcher's attempts to gain justice have faced obstacles, including the dismissal of a significant reparations lawsuit in 2023. She has since published a memoir titled 'Don’t Let Them Bury My Story' to further advocate for racial justice.