The sneaker shop is the latest in a series of closures amid worries over foot traffic to Greenwood. But owner Kellen James says he believes in the area’s potential.
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Aspen Ideas visitors marvel at resilience of Greenwood during Black Wall Street tour
Kode Ransom hosted two tours of Greenwood to teach people about the history of the 1921 Race Massacre, tribal sovereignty and more.
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Cherokee Nation advocates for federal memorial in Tulsa’s Greenwood District
Cherokee Nation is asking Congress to create a national monument dedicated to Tulsa’s Greenwood District, which would help preserve the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Tulsan launches Black Wall Street Travel to connect tourists with their ancestors
Regina Woods is planning trips through the African diaspora, taking travelers through Brazil, Colombia, South Africa, Ghana and Tulsa.
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Greenwood’s historic buildings to get $650K upgrade thanks to federal grant
It’s the fourth time the National Park Service has given Greenwood funds to restore commercial buildings on Black Wall Street. Leaders say they need more dollars.
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Step Up to The Grill delivers fierce barbecue competition on Black Wall Street
The competition started with nine participants. At the 2026 edition on Labor Day Weekend, 21 grill masters will compete to take home the title of best barbecue.
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Greenwood Film Festival wants Black creators to see future for themselves in Oklahoma film industry
Films on fatherhood, faith and justice from independent filmmakers will take center stage at the Tulsa festival, which runs from Sept. 6-10.
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Don Thompson bore witness to Tulsa history. Now his photography is in the spotlight at Hulett Collection.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.