In 1921, Tulsa, Oklahoma was the scene of the worst race riot in American history. Over 300 people perished with property damage running into the millions. In a spirit of resilience,  Black Tulsans resurrected the Greenwood District, and, by 1942, the area featured over 200 Black-owned and operated businesses.

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