OUR WORK

 

The Commission reflects bi partisan representation from all levels of government and all sectors of the City of Tulsa. We hope to serve as a model for the city, state, and nation by demonstrating unity across racial, religious, and political boundaries and proving that differences create opportunities to learn, build, and work with one another. 

 

Greenwood Rising

Greenwood Rising, the new history center in the Greenwood District being built by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission will be built on land located at the entrance of Greenwood, connected to the Pathway to Hope.

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Greenwood Art Project

The Greenwood Art Project is a Public Art Challenge funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The $1 million grant will fund a public art project and urban planning process that aims to fuel the economic and cultural revitalization of the Greenwood District.

Education Initiatives

With recommendations by the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, in conjunction with descendants of victims and survivors of the violence, the Oklahoma State Department of Education has developed a curriculum plan for teaching students statewide about the events surrounding the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Centennial Commemoration

The Commission is diligently working to organize events in the Greenwood District to celebrate culture throughout the year leading up to the May 2021 Commemoration Event. These events will honor the victims, educate Tulsans and the world about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and show unity across races.

Commemorative Grants Program

Recognizing that the rich and complex story of the Greenwood District cannot be told with one voice, the Commission announced a program to award grants up to $10,000 for events between May 2020 and June 2021 that commemorate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Greenwood Beyond

What will the Greenwood District become after the Centennial Celebration? The Greenwood Beyond Grassroots Campaign is working to raise $1,000,000 from local small businesses and community members to continue to legacy. These ongoing efforts will set the foundation of sustainability for the Historic Greenwood District beyond 2021.