Exploring Black Wall Streets' Legacy Across America

Tulsa's historic Greenwood District, once a thriving center for Black-owned businesses in the early 1900s, was devastated during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, erasing generations of wealth and community. Author Hannibal B. Johnson highlights the resilience of the Black community in Greenwood, which had flourished despite Jim Crow laws, and emphasizes the ongoing impact of such violence across the nation. Meanwhile, the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation's tour during Black History Month sheds light on the lives of enslaved laborers at Ashland, showcasing their contributions and the struggles they faced. In Berkeley, a historical overview reveals how Black activists shaped racial and educational equality during the 1960s, leading to significant institutional changes. Additionally, Canton, Mississippi remembers its Freedom House, which served as a refuge for civil rights advocates and a hub for activism during the Civil Rights Movement. These narratives collectively underscore the historical and contemporary struggles for Black empowerment and recognition across America.