America's Black Wall Street

by Engunwale Amusan

America's Black Wall Street goes beyond the usual account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the destruction of Black Wall Street. Amusan provides a historical and political context, a brilliant, yet overlooked explanation for this massacre and others across the United States. He takes us back to the Indian Territory, the settlement of the Five Civilized Tribes, the political and financial conflict between the tribes, their freedman, black resistance, and political strides.

Amusan proclaims "the biggest fear of white supremacists is Black political independence and domination." He makes a connection with the historic roadblocks for Black voters as the present day efforts to suppress the Black vote. His conclusions based on his research support a deliberate campaign to destroy Black Wall Street and the Greenwood community, the financial threat it posed, and the threat of successful participation of Black citizens in the political process. America's Black Wall Street: The Untold Story of Broken Treaties, Black Resistance, Political Fear, and Sacred Ground is a must read for those seeking a thorough understanding of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the destruction of Black Wall Street.

Genres: Nonfiction

138 pages, Hardcover

Published October 20, 2023

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Following a very powerful tour of Greenwood by Chief Egunwale Amusan, I purchased his book. I have to admit that I knew very little about the Tulsa Massacre before going to Tulsa. I learned a lot on the tour and even more by reading Chief's book. He shares the untold story of Greenwood and the people who lived and died there. It is a sad story, but it also tells of the resilience of the people there. I highly recommend this book, and if you are ever in Tulsa, go take his tour! https://www.realblackwallstreettour.com/

[Juval Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had the privilege of going on one of Chief’s tours, and I bought the book afterwards. Chief does a great job of laying out the history of Greenwood from the perspective of its Black then-residents and ancestors. This is a quick and insightful read for anyone who maintains interest in the Tulsa massacre.