Black Wall Street refers to a prosperous African American community in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the early 20th century. It was one of the wealthiest Black communities in the United States, thriving with Black-owned businesses, banks, schools, and other institutions.
However, in 1921, the community was destroyed in the Tulsa Race Massacre, when a white mob attacked Greenwood. Over the course of two days (May 31 - June 1, 1921), hundreds of Black residents were killed, thousands were left homeless, and the district was burned to the ground. The massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, and for decades, it was largely omitted from history books.
In recent years, there has been a renewed effort to remember and honor Black Wall Street, with initiatives to rebuild and educate people about its history.
Source: Clip is from the History channel segment "Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre"
