The work in this pictorial exhibit is based largely on the writings of former state representative don ross. In this land where we stand now is considered sacred ground. This was once home to black wall street. In this image, which is dated 1917, you can see black owned businesses lining the streets of greenwood. There were dentons dentist offices, attorney offices, hotels, movie theaters, restaurants, nightclubs, schools, churches, anything you could imagine wanting or needing in your community in 1921, the black community had here in the Greenwood District. The most prosperous, successful black owned business in the country during that time. All of that would change on may 31, 1921. This image here is of Mount Zion Baptist church. Mount zion sits to the west of the greenwood cultural center. In this image, prior to when the massacre took place, you can see this is the church part. The massacre took place hair here 100 years ago due to the false allegation that a black man had assault
There is a red flag warning in effect right now for the north bay mountains. We will talk about where the greatest concern is tonight coming up. Plus, a man accused of stabbing his elderly east bay father. What police say happened before the violent encounter. And the warriors making their chase center debut. Look at the crowds and the game and how the traffic did afterwards. Im brian hackney. Im juliette goodrich. Breaking news. Several people have been hurt. One in Critical Condition after explosions in huntington beach. That happened at an oktoberfest celebration. A transformer outside a restaurant exploded. Two firefighters were hurt. Two people were hurt as well. We will bring you more on this story on kpix. Com now, onto the fire danger across the bay area. Specifically the north bay as we take a look at the warm sunset in vacaville. If you thought it was warm outside today, wait until tomorrow. Meteorologist darren peck joins us with a first look at the weather and dangers comin
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