Black Wall Street was the wealthiest black community in United States history, and most people don't even know about it.
Acknowledging Black Wall Street, its destruction, and the heroes still alive in history textbooks could help to inform the nation about one of the greatest achievements of the black community in America.
Unfortunately, it was destroyed in the Tulsa Race Riot: up to 300 black Americans died, 800 were admitted to hospitals, 191 businesses, 1256 residences, the only hospital, a school, and 21 churches were burned to the ground. Around 10000 blacks were left homeless.
What might have been the catalyst to a thriving black community today is not mentioned in history books.
On this Black History Month, we would be very grateful to have one our best efforts acknowledged.