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Sign Now: Honor Black Wall Street

The time is past due to honor Black Wall Street as a national monument. This recognition is essential to celebrate Black excellence and entrepreneurship and to confront and acknowledge the enduring racism in our country.

Less than a quarter of our national parks and monuments represent historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. Together, we can change this.

Please urge President Biden to invoke the Antiquities Act and designate Black Wall Street as a national monument today.

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RE: Honor Black Wall Street

The tragic events that transpired in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 31, 1921, represent one of the most devastating chapters in our nation's history. The massacre on Black Wall Street obliterated a thriving community and left scars that have impacted generations of Black Americans in Oklahoma and across the country.

In honoring our nation's legacy, it's imperative that we include all stories, especially those that have been marginalized or forgotten. Therefore, I urge you to use the Antiquities Act to designate Black Wall Street as a national monument.

This designation will be a powerful testament to Black excellence, resilience, and entrepreneurialism. It will also serve as a solemn reminder of the deep-seated racism that fueled the destruction of Greenwood and continues to plague our society today.

It is well past time to preserve and commemorate this crucial piece of American history. By declaring Black Wall Street a national monument, you can help ensure its story is told, lessons are learned, and its legacy is honored for generations.

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