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Some fear Trump’s visit to Tulsa could spark violence

(AP) Black community leaders in Tulsa said they fear a large rally by President Donald Trump in the city this weekend could spark violence. Meanwhile, the state’s governor asked Trump not to visit the site of a race massacre where up to 300 black residents were killed by white mobs in 1921. Tens of thousands of Trump supporters are expected in Tulsa Saturday for the first of a series of rallies across the country. The rally at the 19,000-seat BOK Center would overlap a two-day local celebration of Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the country. As many as 250 Oklahoma Army National Guard soldiers are being activated to help provide security during the campaign rally.

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