Reclaimed & Rewritten

1. The Myth of Black Wall Street

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Welcome to Reclaimed and Rewritten, a new podcast by gal-dem uncovering and telling the whole truth of our complicated histories. In our first season, Clarkisha Kent will be exploring the myths and realities of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre that decimated the town’s thriving black community. Speaking with journalists and historians in this first episode, Clarkisha investigates how Tulsa’s famed ‘Deep Greenwood’ community was created and thrived beyond economic success, and how it became the target of white supremacist rage and envy.  Written and Produced by Aiwan Obinyan  Production and Sound Design by AiAi Studios Production Assistant - Adedamola Bajomo Executive Producers at gal-dem - Moya Lothian McLean & Suyin Haynes Creative Producers at gal-dem - Bijal Shah & Mariel Richards Graphics - Karis Pierre Hosted by Clarkisha Kent Guests: Dr Jerrolyn Eulinberg, Karla Slocum, Scott Ellsworth  

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