Did you know that we offer event spaces here at The Greenwood Cultural Center? We can host any event that you have in mind. We have many spaces available and would love to host your next event!
Visit to book your next event with us
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**June 19th: Juneteenth**
Today, we honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history. On this day in 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
✨ **Why Juneteenth Matters** ✨
🔗 **Freedom**: Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States and the beginning of freedom for African Americans.
🌍 **Heritage**: It’s a day to reflect on the resilience, culture, and contributions of Black Americans.
💪 **Unity**: Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing fight for equality and justice for all.
Let’s educate, celebrate, and advocate for a future where freedom and equality are truly universal. Happy Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #CelebrateDiversity #EqualityForAll
Honoring the memory of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Today, we reflect on one of the darkest chapters in American history—the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Over two days, a thriving Black community in the Greenwood District, known as “Black Wall Street,” was destroyed by a violent mob, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless.
As we remember the lives lost and the resilience of the survivors, let’s commit to learning from this tragedy and continuing the fight for racial justice. May we honor their legacy by fostering unity, understanding, and equality.
#TulsaRaceMassacre #BlackWallStreet #NeverForget #RacialJustice #HistoryMatters #BlackHistory #Resilience #Unity #equality
Join us today as we watch the lives stream of attorneys fighting for the rights of the Tulsa Massacre Survivors! This is an historic event that you don’t want to miss.
We’ll see you this afternoon!
It’s #OklahomaMuseumsWeek, and this week we will be showing you all the different things that you can find here at the Greenwood Cultural Center! Please share and come by this week to explore our museum!
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Today is all about the #ArtandCultureinOK
Make sure to come by to see all that we have on display
It’s #OklahomaMuseumsWeek, and this week we will be showing you all the different things that you can find here at the Greenwood Cultural Center! Please share and come by this week to explore our museum!
#OnlyInOK will you find the Mabel B Little Heritage House! The house is named after Mabel B. Little, who was a significant figure in Tulsa’s African American community. The center and the heritage house preserve and share the history of Greenwood, including the prosperous businesses and vibrant culture that existed before the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The house serves as a museum and educational resource, offering exhibits and programs focused on African American heritage and history in Tulsa.
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#greenwood #1921 #tulsaracemassacre #mabelblittleheritagehouse #onlyinoklahoma
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It’s Women’s History Month
This month we will be posting about strong amazing black women from throughout history! We can’t wait to share these women’s stories
