The Black Massacre Project
An independent public research and social justice initiative that explores historical race massacres perpetrated against black communities in the United States.
About us


The Black Massacre Project is an interdisciplinary nerve center that brings scholars, activists, and community members together to engage in collaborative research and cultural exchange related to historical race riots and massacres.
Our Team
The Black Massacre Project is made possible by the dedication and support of our staff and volunteers.
Kenyéla Renée Horn
Program Coordinator
Kenyéla Horn is a Program Coordinator for The Black Massacre Project and a graduate student at Rutgers University-Newark studying Public Administration and Affairs.

Kenya Tyson
Executive Director
Kenya Tyson, JD is an internationally recognized criminal justice expert and higher education executive, with expertise in the field of race, crime, and inequality.Gregory L. Gamble II
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives
Gregory L. Gamble II is the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at The Black Massacre Project and holds a leadership position at Seton Hall Law School.
Kenya Tyson
Executive Director
Kenya Tyson, JD is an internationally recognized criminal justice expert and higher education executive, with expertise in the field of race, crime, and inequality.
Kenyéla Renée Horn
Program Coordinator
Kenyéla Horn is a Program Coordinator for The Black Massacre Project and a graduate student at Rutgers University-Newark studying Public Administration and Affairs.
Gregory L. Gamble II
Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives
Gregory L. Gamble II is the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at The Black Massacre Project and holds a leadership position at Seton Hall Law School.
Events
We’re always planning exciting events!
Join us on January 8th!
Are you a survivor or descendant of someone who survived an historical black massacre? Was your town or city the scene of historical racial violence? We want to hear your story.