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The Rise of Greenwood and Black Wall Street

The Rise of Greenwood and Black Wall Street

Learn about the growth of Greenwood, a thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, led by pioneers like J.B. Stradford and O.W. Gurley. Discover how Black Wall Street became a symbol of economic success and independence, drawing professionals and businesses, while facing growing racial tensions that would later lead to tragic events in 1921. The Tulsa Massacre part 2