It was 100 years ago this June that one of the most prosperous Black communities in the nation was devastated by an outright massacre -right here in Oklahoma. The Greenwood District in Tulsa was dubbed “Black Wall Street,” a place where Black business owners could go for capital and Black families thrived. Keeping the memory of that community and its destruction alive is vital for a full understanding of the history of the state.
So we’re asking you, our listeners, to join us in better educating ourselves about it through the new KGOU Readers Club. We’ve selected four books by authors with Oklahoma ties, intended to enlighten us about what happened a century ago. We’ve included one meant for a younger audience to foster discussion among families, too.