Don Thompson captured the impact of urban renewal policies on Greenwood. A Cherry Street gallery puts the 88-year-old photographer on center stage through September.
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Posted inFood
Tulsan adds Black Wall Street Food Festival to his portfolio of community-centered events
Jesse Foster, who also hosts Step Up to the Grill on Greenwood, says he’s hoping for 3,000 people to attend the first iteration of the Black Wall Street Food Festival.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsans and tourists gather in Greenwood to celebrate and reflect on Juneteenth
Thousands of people gathered in Tulsa’s Greenwood District to celebrate Juneteenth. The new security measures did little to dampen the fun.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa ‘connecting past to present’ through free genetic genealogy workshops this weekend
The genealogy workshops are a partnership between the city, Greenwood Cultural Center and Intermountain Forensics. Registration is required to attend sessions.
Posted inNews
Security checks and no unaccompanied minors: What to expect at Tulsa’s Juneteenth festival
Following last year’s deadly shooting, festival organizers are seeking patience as they add security measures and face less funding.
Posted inCulture
Amid Route 66 anniversary, historians say Black travelers found safety in Greenwood
Route 66 promised access to long-distance travel — and an escape from peril for many Black Americans. But historians say Black motorists needed the help of The Green Book to stay safe.
Posted inGovernment
Oversight of $5M investment in north Tulsa could switch hands after council vote
If Mayor Monroe Nichols approves, control over funding for the Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood master plan will move to another agency.
Posted inNews
Thousands of motorcyclists expected to ride into Greenwood for Black Wall Street Rally
Since its inception in 2022, the Black Wall Street Rally has become a cultural moment for visitors seeking connection to community and economic empowerment.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Angel Spears lost her son to gun violence at Tulsa Juneteenth festival. She wants the city to do more in 2026.
Tulsa’s 2025 Juneteenth festival may be most remembered for its tragic ending. A year after Isaiah Knight was shot and killed, his mother and event organizers are still grappling with the aftermath.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
‘Just the beginning’: North Tulsa leaders celebrate next chapter of Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton
A historic hospital building in Greenwood has been restored into an entrepreneurship hub for Tulsans seeking ways to build their businesses.
Posted inNews
Push for reparations takes center stage with 3-day conference in Tulsa
Reparations advocates, faith leaders and political strategists from across the country will convene in Tulsa for a three-day conference April 24-26.
Posted inGovernment
Evans-Fintube warehouse once held new hope for Greenwood. The Tulsa landmark still sits vacant.
The 22-acre site was once at the center of a $68 million redevelopment plan. Years after it fell apart, residents want the mayor to make Evans-Fintube a priority.