Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert

aired the week of September 21, 2026

Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert sets the stage for and explains why the events leading up to the Tulsa Race Massacre caused this horrific event and how the community tried to keep  the information from getting out.  Even today we have no accurate count of the number killed during the 18 deadly hours of June 1, 1921. This work of teen nonfiction is accessible, well researched and very informative.  Highly recommended for leaning more about the tragedy that was the Tulsa Race Massacre.