Expressing support for the designation of the 1st day in June as "Black Wall Street Day".
Summary
House Resolution 454 proposes officially designating June 1st as "Black Wall Street Day" to honor the memory of the victims and survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The resolution seeks to recognize the historical significance of the Greenwood District in Oklahoma, which was a thriving hub of African American entrepreneurship and community wealth before its destruction. If passed, this measure would serve as a formal recognition of this history by the federal government, encouraging national reflection and education regarding the event and its long-term economic impact.
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