the only standing black-owned structure on historic greenwood area from the black wall street era. it survived by a miracle. it remains a reminder of the racial healing that is still not happened to a certain extent in tulsa, even after all this time. trymaine lee is on the ground there. the mood there today, what's it like? what does this prayer wall mean to folks on this somber anniversary? >> reporter: thanks so much for having me. i have been here for a number of days and have witnessed the commemorations and marches. there is something heavy in the air. behind me you see a couple hundred people for the dedication of the prayer wall. there is a reflective tone. folks understand the weight of what happened 100 years ago. the first shots began on may 31st and carried into june 1st. as you mention the destruction, for the first time americans