Although Oklahoma Tried To Bury The “Black Wall Street”, This State Is Deeply Rooted In The African American Story.
5 Little-Known Facts About Oklahoma’s Black History You Should Know
Black Wall Street, the name fittingly given to one of the most affluent all-Black communities in America, was bombed from the air and burned to the ground by mobs of envious Whites.
The best description of Black Wall Street, or Little Africa as it was also known, would be to compare it to a mini Beverly Hills.
Since the State Of Oklahoma has tried really hard to erase the story of Black Wall Street, then chances are they don’t want you to know about Guthrie’s rich black history, or the 50-plus all-black communities that sprang up after the Land Run, or even the roots of the Deep Deuce area in Oklahoma City.
Not only was it the state’s original capital, but the city’s west side was predominantly black and was known by two names: Little Africa and The Elbow.
