Presentation & Screening: Black Wall Street: A Legacy of Resilience

The Tulsa Race Massacre took place over 31 May – 1 June 1921. It was the worst race massacre in the history of the United States; however, most people have never heard of it. Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1921, in less than 24 hours the prosperous African-American section of Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street,” was completely destroyed. An estimated 300 were killed and over 10,000 people displaced, as a 42 square block area of their homes and businesses were burned to the ground by a white mob that had been deputized by the sheriff.

In this presentation, historian and Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson will share this example of what Black people can accomplish when we pursue our economic goals as a collective. Principles of cooperative economics, wealth building, and Black business development will be addressed, along with the TRUTH about what happened to the people who had their wealth stolen and their story buried for over 100 years.

During the Q&A we will discuss Black Economic Empowerment and Black Wall Street in relation to the Black community in the UK. Black Wall Street is a template for Black Economic Development and Empowerment. Can we resurrect the ideas of Black Wall Street and create our own Black Wall Streets in the 21st and 22nd centuries?

THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!

This presentation will take place on Monday 29 December 2025 from 18:30 to 21:00 GMT.

The event will be held at The Black Cultural Centre Islington, 16–18 Hornsey Road, N7 7BT. Approx 5 mins walk from Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line) tube station.

Food and drinks will be on sale.

For this event we know that demand will be high but capacity is limited so entrance will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Be on time to guarantee entry. We recommend a donation of £5.00 but welcome any amount so we can fund future events.

Please note that this event will be photographed for historical record and uploaded to the World Wide Web. By attending and participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image.

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