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May 27, 2021 · Archaeology. To find answers about the 1921 race massacre, Tulsa digs up its painful past. A newly discovered mass grave will be excavated this summer. Fires lit by white mobs left many homes and...
- Greenwood Cultural Center. The Greenwood Cultural Center is the flame-keeper not only for Tulsa Race Massacre history but also for the Greenwood District's prosperous pre-massacre Black Wall Street era as well as its remarkable resurgence in the months and years following the tragedy.
- John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park. Dedicated as a Literary Landmark in 2018, the park honors John Hope Franklin, a historian, civil rights advocate, Oklahoma Cultural Treasure and Medal of Freedom recipient who died in 2009.
- Vernon AME Church. Founded in 1905, the Vernon AME Church is the only standing Black-owned structure on Greenwood Avenue from the Black Wall Street era and one of the few edifices to survive the race massacre.
- Ellis Walker Woods Memorial. An outdoor memorial at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and John Hope Franklin Boulevard on the Oklahoma State University-Tulsa campus, it honors the first principal of Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School.
In the 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Greenwood community and Tulsa as a whole have been through many changes. This exhibit examines the history of Greenwood both before and after 1921 and provides information and images of the Massacre.
A Must-See for Black History & Culture. Today, the Tulsa Greenwood District is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in T-Town. Explore the history of Greenwood at places like Greenwood Rising and John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park.
Greenwood is a historic freedom colony in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As one of the most prominent concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States during the early 20th century, it was popularly known as America's "Black Wall Street".
Situated in the heart of Tulsa, the Greenwood Cultural Center is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Black Wall Street. Dedicated to preserving the rich history of the Greenwood District, we offer a deep dive into its past, present, and future through educational programs, exhibits, and community events.
This multimillion-dollar community landmark, constructed in the 1980s, serves as a direct link to the district's storied past and as a living memorial to the legacy of Tulsa's historic Greenwood District and its Black Wall Street.
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