The Black Wall Street Times

The Black Wall Street Times was established in 2017 by Nehemiah D. Frank, whose ancestors were part of the Greenwood District, a community that earned the nickname Black Wall Street thanks to Booker T. Washington referring to it as the “Negro Wall Street of America.” This thriving neighborhood suffered a tragic fate during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which remains one of the most horrific instances of racial violence against Black individuals in the history of the United States.

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Tamir Rice fundraiser receives $50,000 from Kyrie Irving

3 days ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

A fundraiser for the Tamir Rice Foundation received a $50,000 donation from basketball star Kyrie Irving Wednesday on what would have been the 23rd birthday for Tamir Rice–an unarmed boy who was shot and killed by Ohio police in 2014 while playing with a toy gun. His mother, Samir Rice, created the Tamir Rice Foundation to “invest in the growth and enrichment of all children.” This month, she launched a fundraiser on GoFundMe asking supporters to donate $23 for Rice’s 23rd birthday on June 25.
Tulsa's youngest new filmmakers release "We R One" documentary

3 days ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

TULSA,Okla.–A group of student filmmakers graced the red carpet at Circle Cinema Saturday morning to debut an empowering documentary for Tulsa’s youth. The short film, “We R One” follows the journey of Black Wall Street’s Kode Ransom, a youth coach, mentor, music artist and entrepreneur. Through years of mentoring and providing tours of the Historic Greenwood District, Ransom has become one of the most familiar faces for youth in a community long-neglected of resources.
Tulsa Mayor proposes downtown curfew after a week of gun violence

5 days ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

Listen to this article here TULSA, Okla. — Days after a deadly mass shooting traumatized hundreds of Juneteenth festival attendees, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols announced new safety measures Monday afternoon, including a proposed curfew, aimed at reducing the crisis of gun violence impacting the city’s youth. Flanked by local and federal law enforcement at City Hall, Mayor Nichols announced plans to pass a new ordinance that would create a new downtown curfew for minors.
Mass Shooting at Tulsa Juneteenth Festival Sparks Calls for Action

5 days ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne |Nehemiah D. Frank

Listen to this article here TULSA, Okla. — Black Tulsans are reeling after a mass shooting disrupted Saturday night’s Juneteenth festival in Historic Greenwood, leaving a 22-year-old man dead and seven others wounded. For hours, thousands of festival attendees grooved to the music and enjoyed each other’s company as the community celebrated Tulsa’s annual Juneteenth festival.
Cherokee Nation to host "A Taste of Freedmen History" in Muskogee

1 week ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

Muskogee, Okla.–The Cherokee Nation will host a history presentation for Freedmen descendants seeking to reclaim their roots inside the Martin Luther King Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Friday, June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.Titled, “A Taste of Freedmen History,” the event will highlight the important contributions Freedmen have made to Cherokee Nation history, collective healing, and services available today.
Tulsa Mayor's office joins internal review into jaywalking arrest

2 weeks ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

TULSA, Okla.–Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols has directed the city’s Public Safety Commissioner to join an internal review into a Tulsa Police Department vehicle rolling over a detained Black man on the ground following a violent arrest over jaywalking.
Tulsa police run over Black man during jaywalking arrest, body cam shows

2 weeks ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

TULSA, Okla. — “Y’all just ran me over, bro,” were the words 24-year-old Kemonte Hampton cried out after a Tulsa police cruiser reversed and proceeded to run over his body during a jaywalking arrest in April. New body and dash cam footage, obtained by KJRH Channel 2’s Erin Christy, shows the aftermath of a scene that started with a minor infraction and ended with a man pinned under a patrol car. The video is disturbing.
North Tulsa job fair aims to close opportunity gap, connect Black residents to careers

2 weeks ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

TULSA, Okla. Community organizers are turning intention into action with a free job fair designed to connect residents of historically Black North Tulsa with employers who are hiring. Set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 36th Street North Event Center, the North Tulsa Job Fair will bring together major employers, workforce agencies, and community resource organizations under one roof, with a goal of providing access.
Lawmakers override MMIP and mammogram access vetoes

3 weeks ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Anna Littlejohn |Britny Cordera

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – This year’s legislative session saw a record number of vetoes from Governor Kevin Stitt. In total, he vetoed 68 bills, breaking the previous record set by former Governor in 1995. Before lawmakers adjourned Sine Die on Friday, they worked to override 40 of Stitt’s vetoes. In a political showdown between the Oklahoma Legislature and Gov. Stitt, lawmakers sent a loud and clear message to Native families across the state: your safety matters.
Oasis Fresh Market launches free breakfast, lunch for Tulsa kids

3 weeks ago | theblackwallsttimes.com | Deon Osborne

TULSA, Okla.–For a second year in a row, North Tulsa’s only Black-owned grocery store Oasis Fresh Market is launching free breakfast and lunch for children during the summer months. From June 2 through August 8, all kids 18 years old and younger have the opportunity to access free food on a first come, first served basis. Breakfast runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Lunch runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.“When school lets out, thousands of kids lose access to the meals they count on.