Greenwood District
Black Wall Street — site of the 1921 Race Massacre, now a civil rights pilgrimage destination
Best time
March-May, September-November (Tulsa summers are hot), June 1 (Massacre anniversary)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 120
Safety for Black Travelers
Greenwood District and downtown Tulsa are safe for visitors. The city has invested significantly in civil rights tourism infrastructure. Generally welcoming for Black travelers.
Neighborhoods to Know
Cherry Street / Midtown
Popular entertainment and dining district
Brady Arts District
Now renamed ONEOK Field area — arts and culture corridor
Must-Visit Places
Greenwood Cultural Center
Documents the history of Black Wall Street and the 1921 massacre
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission Memorial
New memorial complex opened 2021 — powerful tribute to massacre victims
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vernon AME Church Black-Owned
Only structure that survived the 1921 massacre — still an active church
Tulsa, Oklahoma
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
Beautiful park named for Tulsa's most prominent historian — sculptures and history
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fulton Street Coffee Black-Owned
Black-owned coffee shop in the Greenwood District — supporting the renaissance
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Philbrook Museum of Art
World-class art museum with diverse collections
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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