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History of Black Wall Street in Greenwood and the Tulsa Massacre
TLDR The Black Wall Street tour delves into the vibrant all-black community in Greenwood that was looted, destroyed, and burned to the ground during the Tulsa race massacre in 1921. Despite efforts to seek reparations, legal obstacles and lack of financial support have hindered justice for survivors and descendants.
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The Black Wall Street tour explores the history of the Tulsa massacre and the vibrant all-black community that once existed in Greenwood.
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Greenwood was looted, destroyed, and burned to the ground over two days in 1921 during the Tulsa race massacre.
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Greenwood, the center of black wealth, was established in Oklahoma due to the aftermath of the Civil War and Jim Crow laws, creating a thriving economic powerhouse for black entrepreneurs.
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Black Wall Street in Greenwood thrived economically as black entrepreneurs kept their money within their community, but was destroyed in less than two days by a white mob with help from the authorities, leading to significant financial losses and minimal compensation for the residents.
13:24
The city of Tulsa and other entities were found responsible for the destruction of Black Wall Street, leading to a failed attempt at seeking reparations for survivors and descendants due to legal obstacles and lack of financial support.
17:24
Oklahoma successfully sued Johnson & Johnson for causing a public nuisance related to opioids, leading to a $572 million judgment, prompting survivors and descendants of the Tulsa race massacre to file a similar lawsuit against the city of Tulsa.
20:36
Descendants of the Tulsa race massacre survivors testify before a House subcommittee, pushing for justice and reparations through the Tulsa Greenwood Massacre Claims Accountability Act.
