Greenwood Rising is excited to announce another installation of Books for Thought! Join us for an interview with Kerrie Taber, as she discusses her book Quarantining Hate, exploring themes of systemic racism and strategies for fostering understanding and unity. Book sales and signing will be available.
Join us at the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center for an inspiring installment of our Uplift & Rise Series—an ongoing program designed to empower and uplift our community through meaningful conversations, workshops, and performances.
This event features Dr. Corinice L. Wilson, a proud Tulsa native, educator, and advocate with over 28 years of experience advancing equity in higher education and beyond. Guided by her motto, “Be an Example for Others to Follow,” Dr. Wilson has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for all, from shaping student success at Tulsa Community College and Oklahoma State University to working directly with underserved communities and advising policymakers.
On August 27, join Greenwood Rising and OCCJ for a complimentary Lunch & Learn to preview an immersive Youth Leadership Forum that explores Tulsa’s historic legacy, identity, and pathways to community leadership. Network with program facilitators, assess the curriculum roadmap, and align with our mission to cultivate empowered youth advocates and inclusive change-makers.
An evening focused on community healing, justice, and forward movement through the lens of the Beyond Apology initiative—a community-driven effort addressing the lasting impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The event will feature insights from Phil Armstrong, CEO of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice and a leader in civic engagement and historical education. Through dialogue and reflection, attendees will explore the initiative’s eight priorities—ranging from education and economic development to cultural identity and health—highlighting ongoing efforts to advance repair, equity, and intergenerational justice in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District.
Greenwood Rising is excited to announce another installation of Books for Thought! Join us as Quraysh Ali Lansana will interview Julian Thomas to discuss the relevance of his poetry book today, his experiences in the acting industry as an African American from a Tulsa native's perspective, and how to inspire change. Book sales and signings will be available.
Join us for an evening of reflection, remembrance, and unity as we honor the lives lost in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and acknowledge its lasting impact. This meaningful gathering offers a time to reflect on the enduring legacy of the massacre, remember the victims, and commit to a path of healing and justice.
Greenwood Rising will be offering tickets at the promotional price of $10 during the Black Wall Street Bike Rally, a motorcycle-inspired festival that takes place in the historic Greenwood District. The rally provides attendees the opportunity to explore the rich history of Greenwood, known as America’s original Black Wall Street. The rally welcomes all to attend in a family-friendly environment.
