The U.S. Department of Justice is finally investigating what happened in the Greenwood district more than 100 years ago. The attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, representing the two remaining survivors of the Tulsa race massacre, called it a historic moment.Solomon-Simmons said the Department of Justice met with survivors and descendants for 48 hours. In a news conference on Oct. 17, he said it was made clear to the DOJ that those affected wanted justice and accountability. Previous coverage >>>> 'You should never forget' | US DOJ set to review Tulsa race massacreMichael Penny is a descendant. He said the authorities investigation is a miracle. "I didn't think anything was ever going to come of it in my lifetime. I'm 71 years old. I didn't think anything was going to come of it, but I would be nice if the world knew what happened," said Penny. Previous coverage >>> Race Massacre survivors want OK Supreme Court rehearing, DOJ investigationSolomon-Simmons said the DOJ has until the end of the year to gather evidence. If you have any information that should be brought to their attention, email [email protected] the full presser: Tulsa Race Massacre lawyers talk DOJ investigationStay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube