The Victory of Greenwood

The Victory of Greenwood invites readers to learn more about the full history of the Greenwood community aka Black Wall Street through the lives of some of its most prominent figures such as John & Loula Williams B.C. Franklin and Rev. Ben H. Hill.This new collection of 20 historical biographies dispels myths and inaccuracies about the events leading up to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 via newly discovered primary sources and shows Greenwoods local and national significance after its rebuilding to today.On June 2nd 1921 the Red Cross began a relief effort from Booker T. Washington High School campus the only buildings left undamaged bythe attack on Greenwood. Meanwhile residents started working on rebuilding their homes and entrepreneurs such as Loula Williams set about re-establishing their businesses. Attorney B. C. Franklin successfully sued the City of Tulsa leading to Greenwoods revival which lasted well into the late 1960s. People from the Greenwood area had a continuing impact on the world of music the Civil Rights Movement medical technology and computer technology through the 1940s and the present day.