Variety has reported that MTV Entertainment Studios has partnered with Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Production to produce a limited series about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. News of the series comes as the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of the tragic event.
“As storytellers – together with Courtney, Angela and Nathan – we have the privilege of shining a light on a devastating event in our history that is important, necessary and still resonates 100 years later,” Nina L. Diaz of MTV said.
“This partnership underscores our shared commitment to raise diverse voices and create content our global audience is yearning for that is both timely and telling.”
Vance, Bassett, Dwayne Johnson-Cochran and Lynnette Ramirez will executive produce the series. Meanwhile, Meghan Hooper White will oversee the project for MTV. At this time, there is no word as to whether or not Vance and Bassett will appear in the series as well.
“Angela and I have always had a deep appreciation for history, especially when it comes to stories that are rooted in the Black community,” Vance added.
“We look forward to working on this series with MTV Entertainment Studios that will explore an important slice of American history as we look to reflect on events that changed the lives of countless Black families in Tulsa, Oklahoma one hundred years ago.”