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Black Wall Street and the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre

Published: May 20, 2021, 6:50 p.m.

b'This year marks the 100th\\xa0anniversary of the events that destroyed the area known as Black Wall Street. The event and what occurred today is known as the Tulsa Race Massacre.\\nBefore the "Tulsa Race Massacre", Greenwood, aka "Black Wall Street" had hundreds of thriving businesses and an economy that was so self-sufficient, the dollar circulated within the community 19 times before it left!\\n\\nMichelle Brown-Burdex, the program coordinator of the Greenwood Cultural Center, is on Traveling Culturati with the history of Greenwood, the massacre and destruction of Black Wall Street, and how the city is commemorating the 100th anniversary.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nIn The Culture Report:\\xa0Planning a cultural trip\\nA cultural trip is an enriching experience.\\nIt\\u2019s really about taking a deeper dive or immersing yourself to better understand and give of yourself.\\nTo start, identify what you want out of a cultural experience. To connect with people, have immersive experiences, or learn more about places?\\nTune in to get tips on planning your next cultural trip!'