Legacy, Love and Remembrance: Greenwood prepares for Black Wall Street Legacy Festival
TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District will again be the focus this weekend as the sixth annual Black Wall Street Legacy Festival returns with days of concerts, cultural events and remembrance tied to the May 31–June 1, 1921, Tulsa Race Massacre.
Organizers say this year’s theme centers on “legacy,” blending celebration with reflection as the community marks key anniversaries connected to Greenwood’s past and present.
Festival Snapshot
- What: Sixth annual Black Wall Street Legacy Festival
- Where: Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District
- When: Friday through Monday
- Attendance: Organizers expect about 5,000 people
- Headliner: Grammy-winning artist Fantasia Barrino
The multi-day festival includes concerts, cultural programming, youth activities and remembrance events honoring those affected by the massacre.
More Than a Festival
Organizers say the festival is designed to honor Greenwood’s history while uplifting the community today…