Articru Scribes DOJ Report on the Tulsa Race Massacre: Federal Findings and the Fight for Reparations
On January 10, 2025, The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, shedding…
Survivor Stories from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Black Wall Street
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the darkest chapters in American history, devastated the thriving community of Greenwood, also…
Black Wall Street Founders: The Visionaries Who Built Greenwood
Discover the Black Wall Street Founders and Visionaries Who Built Historic Greenwood. Learn about the pioneers behind one of America's…
O.W. Gurley: Visionary Founder of Black Wall Street
Ottowa W. (O.W.) Gurley was a pioneering entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary whose determination to create opportunities for African Americans redefined…
J.B. Stradford: The Visionary Behind Black Wall Street
J.B. Stradford, Black Wall Street founder and architect of Greenwood’s economic legacy, was a pioneering entrepreneur, visionary leader, and staunch…
The Modern Black Wall Streets Emerging Across the U.S.
The original Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Durham’s Hayti District were iconic symbols of African American economic empowerment…
Rebuilding Black Economic Centers: Lessons from the Past
The legacy of historic Black Wall Streets—such as Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Durham’s Hayti District, and Indianapolis’ Indiana Avenue—remains a powerful…
How Urban Renewal Impacted Black Wall Streets Across America
The mid-20th century was a time of significant change in American cities, driven by federal and local urban renewal policies.…
Boley, Oklahoma: America’s Largest Black-Owned Town and Its Legacy of Resilience
One in four residents arrived in the first decade after founding, creating a boom that made this place a national…
Los Angeles’ Central Avenue: A Forgotten Black Wall Street
Los Angeles’ Central Avenue holds a unique place in the history of African American culture, business, and activism. Often overshadowed…
Indianapolis’ Indiana Avenue: The Greenwood of the Midwest and Its Black Wall Street Legacy
Indianapolis’ Indiana Avenue holds a special place in the history of African American culture, business, and music. Often referred to…
San Francisco’s Fillmore District: A Legacy of Black Culture, Business, and Resilience
San Francisco’s Fillmore District, often referred to as the “Harlem of the West,” was once a thriving hub of Black…