Tulsa Race Massacre Resources: Greenwood District

Vernon AME Church in Tulsa was founded in 1905 by Rev. J.E. Roy. During the Tulsa Race Massacre, the church was destroyed, with only the outer brick of the first floor and the basement surviving. The rebuilding of the church was completed in 1928 and still stands today as the only structure in Greenwood that pre-dates the 1921 Massacre.
"The building is a symbol of resilience, hope, and continued work for social justice. In 2018, Vernon AME Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places, joining 96 other registered national historic sites around Tulsa." - from the Victory of Greenwood website.

In this 2018 episode, A Very OK Podcast crew traveled to the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and sat down with author Hannibal Johnson to discuss the fascinating, inspiring story of Black Wall Street in Tulsa.

Tulsa's Greenwood Cultural Center (GCC) mission is to, "preserve and promote the proud history and future of the African American community and the historic Greenwood District." - GCC Website

Greenwood Rising offers visitors the ability to " explore the history of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District and connect to the spirit of its Black citizens through an immersive journey that uses projection mapping, holographic effect, and environmental media. The experience brings to life the memories of the past and the visions of success for the future and catalyzes important dialogue around racial reconciliation and restorative justice." - from the Greenwood Rising website.

The Victory of Greenwood​ endeavors to tell the story of Greenwood from the perspective of the heroes and entrepreneurs who built Greenwood and then rebuilt it after its destruction.
Also included is information about the Greenwood Mapping Project and their goal to create an interactive online map of Greenwood showing its growth from 1905 to 1921, and its rebuilding after the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Juneteenth on Greenwood began in 1989 under the direction of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Every June that organization in conjunction with the North Tulsa Heritage Foundation hosts the free event, featuring local, regional, and nationally renowned entertainers. Greenwood Avenue, near the Greenwood Cultural Center, in the historic district of Tulsa once known as "Black Wall Street," serves as the central location for the outside annual celebration.