🔥 They built wealth. They built community. Then it was taken from them.
Tulsa’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, was one of the most prosperous Black communities in American history—until it was violently destroyed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. In Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance, Hannibal B. Johnson uncovers the rise, destruction, and resilience of this thriving district, shedding light on its economic power and cultural significance.
Join our AI hosts, j(AI)n and d(AI)n, as we break down this crucial history, exploring the legacy of Black entrepreneurship, the impact of systemic racism, and the ongoing fight for justice and reparations. What lessons can we learn from Greenwood? And how does its history shape conversations about economic empowerment today? Let’s discuss.
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