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The Greenwood district in Tulsa came to be known as "Black Wall Street", one of the most commercially successful and affluent majority African-American communities in the United States.
Discover the heart of Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District, where a rich tapestry of history, culture, and community comes alive. From the echoes of 'Black Wall Street' to today's vibrant streets, join us in celebrating a legacy of strength, unity, and a vision for a brighter future.
Home to one of Lonely Planet’s “15 places in the US to mark Black History Month” and the first monument on National Geographic’s list of “monuments travelers should visit,” the Historic Greenwood District in Tulsa is one of the nation’s most prominent destinations for Black history and culture.
The Greenwood District, the thirty-five-square-block-area that comprised the city's entire African American community, lay in ruins. Tulsa's African Americans ultimately turned tragedy into triumph. They rebuilt the ravaged Greenwood District, which by 1942 boasted 242 Black-owned and Black-operated business establishments.
Feb 1, 2021 · From May 31 through June 1, 1921, white mobs decimated the Greenwood district, destroying businesses, churches, schools, a public library, two newspaper offices, a hospital and more than 1,200...
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The heart of our district beats with the legacy of the original Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as Black Wall Street. In the early 20th century, this area emerged as a symbol of African American prosperity, entrepreneurship, and unity.
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May 1, 2023 · Experience the powerful story and legacy of Black Wall Street in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District by visiting some, or all, of the below stops. Or, click here for a full overview of the Greenwood District.
