Early in the twentieth century, the Black community in Tulsa- the Greenwood District- became a nationally renowned entrepreneurial center.
Black Wall Street speaks to the triumph of the human spirit..
Having experienced decline in the \'60s, \'70s, and early \'80s, the area is now poised for yet another renaissance.
By 1942, some 242 businesses called the Greenwood District home.
Ever courageous, the Greenwood District pioneers rebuilt and better than ever.
The Greenwood District burned to the ground.
Property damage ran into the millions.
Hundreds of people died or were injured.
The worst Riot in American history, the Tulsa Race Riot pf 1921 destroyed people, property, hopes, and dreams.
The alleged assault of a white woman by a Black man triggered unprecedented civil unrest.
But fear and jealousy swelled in the greater Tulsa community.
The Greenwood District prospered as dollars circulated within the Black community.
Legal segregation forced blacks to do business among themselves.
Frequently referred to as The Black Wall Street of America, the Greenwood District attracted pioneers From all over America who sought new opportunities and fresh challenges.
Early in the twentieth century, the Black community in Tulsa- the Greenwood District- became a nationally renowned entrepreneurial center
