Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District

The Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma is a thriving hub of entrepreneurship and innovation, once known as "The Black Wall Street of America." Despite facing legal segregation and discrimination, the black community in Tulsa came together to create a prosperous and vibrant district that attracted pioneers from all over the country.

However, this success was met with jealousy and fear from the greater Tulsa community, leading to the devastating Tulsa Race Riot of 1921.

But the Greenwood District did not give up.

With courage and resilience, the community rebuilt and continued to thrive, with over 240 businesses calling the district home by 1942.

Today, the area is poised for yet another renaissance, and Black Wall Street speaks to the triumph of the human spirit.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in African American history, entrepreneurship, or the power of resilience and determination.