Tulsa Local Pulse: Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre, City Hall Conversations, and Community Cleanup

Good morning, this is Tulsa Local Pulse for Saturday, May 31, 2025. We wake up today under sunny skies, with early temperatures in the low 60s and a high expected near 84 degrees. It is a beautiful start to the weekend—perfect for outdoor events or some time at the Gathering Place. Looking ahead, we can expect similar warm and dry weather through Sunday, so keep those sunglasses handy. We mark a significant day in Tulsa’s history. On this date in 1921, the Tulsa Race Massacre began in Greenwood, where white mobs devastated what was known as Black Wall Street, destroying over a thousand African American homes and businesses. As many as 300 Black Tulsans were killed, and thousands left homeless. Today, the city continues to remember, reflect, and work toward a more just future for all our neighbors. Turning to city hall, Tulsa leaders have wrapped up a round of community conversations, with the latest in North Tulsa at Crossover Community Impact on East 36th Street North. Mayor Monroe Nichols and city council members met with residents to gather feedback on neighborhood services, policing, streets, and housing. Mayor Nichols said it is a priority to lift every voice, especially those historically unheard. Local officials are also reviewing changes to zoning codes, including new Neighborhood Character Overlay proposals, which could affect development in several core neighborhoods. If you want to voice your thoughts, keep an eye on upcoming city planning meetings and check the City of Tulsa website for agendas. In business news, the Tulsa Job Corps center faces possible closure as the Department of Labor pauses operations. Staff are working to support students while they wait for word on the center’s future. This could affect job training opportunities for young adults across our region, so we will keep you updated as more details emerge. On the real estate front, Tulsa’s housing market stays active, with homes spending just under three weeks on market and median prices holding steady near the national average. That is good news for buyers and sellers looking for stability this summer. Today’s crime report includes a suspect arrested after an armed robbery and a police pursuit that ended in Sapulpa. Tulsa Police also report a tragic fatality involving a pedestrian on Highway 169. Please be alert on the roads with more travelers out for summer break. In education, local high schools are celebrating graduation weekend and several student athletes are making headlines for signing with college teams. Congratulations to all our graduates and their families for a job well done. This weekend, check out the Tulsa Tough cycling events downtown, food truck festivals in Brookside, and live music at Cain’s Ballroom. The Philbrook Museum is also offering free admission on Sunday for families eager to explore art and gardens. Our feel-good story comes from the volunteers behind last night’s community clean-up in Kendall-Whittier Park, where neighbors colle This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.