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Destruction of Black Wall Street — 1921 Tulsa Race Riot

In my last Tulsa Series post, I outlined the events leading up to the Tulsa Race Riot. Read about it here. Mob Had Bigger Things in Mind Throughout the night and into the early morning hours of June 1, 1921, … Continue reading

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America’s Black Wallstreet — Greenwood — Tulsa Series

In my last Tulsa Series blog post, I explained that because of black gold – oil – Tulsa became known as the Magic City.  Later to be known as The Oil Capital of the World. Promotion and civic pride abounded. … Continue reading

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