“It’s an incredible American story. Not only [did] they stay, they built it back bigger than it was the first time.”
, a vintage fashion and high-end sneaker shop and art gallery, which recently raised enough through community donations to pay the rent for more than 25 local families who were in need. Other Greenwood Black businesses include spas, cafés, and galleries.
“The destruction, the hate, the racism, all that stuff in the past, it prevented us from reaching our potential for all of these decades,” says Cooper. “There are so many cool things that are happening in the city now, especially from Black artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs. I wouldn’t be here if I felt like there was no hope.”
Tulsa residents visit the “Black Wall Street Memorial” at the Greenwood Cultural Center, during Juneteenth on June 19, 2020. The memorial, dedicated during the 75th anniversary of the massacre, lists the names of the Black-owned businesses that were destroyed.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
“My greatest fear, especially for this year, is that people are going to go to Greenwood Rising, see the signs, and look at the plaques in the ground, but nothing is going to sustainably and tangibly change for the community that’s here,” says Asamoa-Caesar. “People need to be very critical and intentional about how they spend their time and their money once they’re here. It’s great to go to a museum but think about your impact while you’re there.
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