Growing up in Tulsa, my family always immersed me in the history of the city. I first heard about Black Wall Street from a coffee table book my aunt had at her house. As well, I was lucky enough to be taught the rich history of the Greenwood District in my high school curriculum, which is a pleasure not many Oklahomans have. The first chapter doesn’t deviate from my previous knowledge on the prosperous Greenwood District. I feel lucky that my knowledge wasn’t suppressed by my school. While the destruction of the district was horrific, I am glad that I was taught about it. The only way to never repeat history is to learn about it.
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