S3 Ep1 - "Black Wall Street" Was Worth More Than A BILLION DOLLARS. What happened?

EPISODE OVERVIEW  This season we will breakdown "Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District" by Hannibal B. Johnson "Early in the twentieth century, the black community in Tulsa- the "Greenwood District"- became a nationally renowned entrepreneurial center. Frequently referred to as "The Black Wall Street of America," the Greenwood District attracted pioneers from all over America who sought new opportunities and fresh challenges. Legal segregation forced blacks to do business among themselves. The Greenwood district prospered as dollars circulated within the black community. But fear and jealousy swelled in the greater Tulsa community. The alleged assault of a white woman by a black man triggered unprecedented civil unrest. The worst riot in American history, the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 destroyed people, property, hopes, and dreams. Hundreds of people died or were injured. Property damage ran into the millions. The Greenwood District burned to the ground. Ever courageous, the Greenwood District pioneers rebuilt and better than ever. By 1942, some 242 businesses called the Greenwood district home. Having experienced decline in the '60s, '70s, and early '80s, the area is now poised for yet another renaissance. Black Wall Street speaks to the triumph of the human spirit."  📚 Get "Black Wall Street"  https://www.amazon.com/shop/coreypaulmusic   🎙 Listen to FREE Audiobooks http://www.audibletrial.com/LiteracyKings   If you've received value from the podcast, please consider supporting the show 👉  anchor.fm/literacy-kings/support  We greatly appreciate you!  Thoughts, questions, or comments? Leave us a voice message and we'll hit ya back!  Follow:  Corey Paul - http://instagram.com/coreypaulmusic J w/ an MBA - http://instagram.com/JwithMBA Lit-Eracy Kings - http://instagram.com/LiteracyKings Music Production:  Rafael "Box” Hernandez https://www.beatstars.com/boxoflegacy  DISCLAIMER: Description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the podcast and allows us to continue making content like this. Also, none of the information mentioned is financial advice, we are only sharing our research, experience, and beliefs. Love!  © Literacy Kings LLC