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OWN Commemorates The Tulsa Race Massacre's Centennial Anniversary In Two-Part Documentary

It’s been 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre reshaped the world as we know it. What once was known as The Black Wall Street, the Greenwood District was singlehandedly destroyed at the hands of white rage and today (June 1), OWN is keeping its legacy alive through “The Legacy of Black Wall Street.” The new two-part special OWN Spotlight event will track the rise of Black Wall Street in Oklahoma’s Greenwood District up until it was destroyed through the tragic 1921 Tulsa race massacre. Angela Davis / Photo Courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network “We’re proud to tell this powerful story and commemorate the triumphant survivors who worked to rebuild and reclaim Black Wall Street,” said Tina Perry, President, OWN in an official news release. “This is a significant moment in our history that will not be forgotten. We will continue to amplify Black excellence and resilience on OWN as we make strides on the road to healing.” Healing that present-day activist and Tulsa native, Jerica...

Jun 1, 2021

Baker Botts Partners With Official Black Wall Street to Offer $10M in Legal Services For Black Businesses

Black businesses in America will continue to thrive thanks to this powerhouse partnership. Yesterday, Baker Botts L.L.P.  — a leading international tech, energy and life sciences law firm — announced a $10 million strategic collaboration with Official Black Wall Street to provide free legal services and support to the organization’s member businesses over the next three years, Black Enterprise reports . We're proud to partner with Official Black Wall Street to provide $10 million in legal services to support Black entrepreneurship. This multiyear commitment will support the growth and development of @OBWSapp and its member businesses. https://t.co/T78ei8oM2G pic.twitter.com/ACvkB99G13 — Baker Botts (@bakerbotts) September 16, 2020 “Over the past several months, we have had the opportunity to conduct a series of listening and learning sessions across our offices and with our colleagues,” said Baker Botts Managing Partner John Martin, in a statement . “We must acknowledge the...

Sep 17, 2020