30 Black Wall Streets' the Mainstream Media NEVER told you about

By: Chase McGhee

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In recent years, a crucial conversation has resurfaced in America, gaining momentum particularly in the wake of George Floyd's tragic death at the hands of officer Derek Chauvin. This conversation revolves around the profound challenges Foundational Black Americans have endured throughout history—a narrative of pain, resilience, and unyielding spirit. At the heart of these discussions, often led by mainstream media, lies the focus on the wealth gap and the economic hardships that Black Americans have had to withstand. A frequently cited example is the Tulsa Race Massacre, where a flourishing Black community in Oklahoma, known as Black Wall Street, was decimated by a racially motivated attack. This narrative, while crucial, has inadvertently narrowed the focus to a singular story of loss and despair. Contrary to the common belief that Tulsa was the sole epitome of Black economic prosperity, history tells us a different story. Across the United States, from Mound Bayou in Mississippi to Five Points in Denver, and Boley in Oklahoma, Foundational Black Americans created thriving communities, establishing businesses, schools, and cultural institutions. These were not isolated instances of prosperity; they were a testament to a widespread phenomenon of resilience and entrepreneurial excellence.