John R. Emerson, Sr.

John R. Emerson, Sr.

unknown United States

John R. Emerson, Sr. was a prominent Black businessman in the Greenwood District of Tulsa who survived the 1921 Race Massacre. He owned a hotel and a cab company that were destroyed during the violence, impacting his family's legacy and wealth.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
104,220
Power
6,612$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 104,220 $21,000,000 6,612$
Totals 1 331,002,651 104,220 $21,000,000 6,612$
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United States United States: John R. Emerson, Sr. was a hotel and cab company owner in Greenwood, whose businesses were destroyed during the massacre. 6

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