Tulsa was home to Black Wall Street, which thrived with successful businesses, newspapers, artistic venues and churches. In 1921, the 40 square blocks in Greenwood were reduced to rubble from racial tensions.
Today, the Greenwood District offers museums and centers honoring and preserving the neighborhood’s legacy. Opened on the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Greenwood Rising‘s a state-of-the-art history center telling the story of Black Wall Street through immersive exhibits and interactive galleries: Greenwood Cultural Center features an African American art gallery, historical exhibits and memorabilia, and Reconciliation Park has outdoor displays depicting the rebuilding of the Greenwood District.
– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100
