Plot Synopsis

THE LEGACY OF BLACK WALL STREET is a two-part documentary that explores the rise and fall of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, chronicling the rise of the 36-block economic hub in Oklahoma's Greenwood district up until its tragic destruction at the hands of racist mobs. THE LEGACY OF BLACK WALL STREET focuses on Black pioneers who went West to build their American dream, weaving their stories with the modern-day Black pioneers who continue the path to healing and rebuilding the rise of the Black community who presently occupy Greenwood. The stories of Black Wall Street are told through the lives of five individuals who were present in Tusla during the 1900s: Loula Williams, Augusta Stradford, Dr. Andrew C Jackson, Drusilla Dunjee Houston and A.J. Smitherman. The two-parter also presents the stories of the subjects' descendants and present-day activists of Greenwood: Venita Cooper, Jerica Wortham, Onikah Asamoa-Caesar, Dr. Jabraan Pasha and Raven Majia Williams. In addition, THE LEGACY OF BLACK WALL STREET features commentary from various experts, financial professionals and iconic historians and professors including Dr. Angela Davis, Dr. Ellora Derenoncourt as well as Representative Regina Goodwin and J. Kavin Ross, both direct descendants of the Tulsa massacre, who bring their stories to life in never-before-seen interviews. Episodes include:

Part 1 (Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 9pm): For almost two decades, Tulsa's Greenwood district is a hub for families and entrepreneurs called "Black Wall Street." However, when the residents are attacked by an angry mob in May of 1921, they must risk their lives for their beloved community.

Part 2 (Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9pm): After the 1921 massacre, Tula's Greenwood district rises again, despite obstacles from integration, urban renewal and gentrification. Today, a new generation of entrepreneurs and leaders follow the path of their ancestors and are determined to ensure that Black Wall Street lives forever.