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Tour Stop – Tulsa, OK

May 2, 2026

Mayor: Monroe Nichols

In Tulsa, although Black residents make up an estimated 14% of the city’s total population, in 2024 they accounted for only 8% of mortgage originations.

Mayor: Monroe Nichols

In Tulsa, although Black residents make up an estimated 14% of the city’s total population, in 2024 they accounted for only 8% of mortgage originations.

Tour Stop Programs

Each stop on the tour will feature programming that equips attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s housing market. 

Credit Power

Learn how to boost your credit score by adding your rent history to your profile the right way. Stronger credit means more affordable paths to homeownership.

From Housing to Homeownership

Discover how Section 8 housing certificates can be used as a pathway to buying a home. Learn the steps to turn rental assistance into real ownership.

Heirs Property Rights

Learn how to secure heirs’ property rights and prevent the loss of family-owned homes. This session shows how to keep wealth and legacy in the family for generations

Renting vs. Owning: Building a Better Future

Explore the true costs of renting versus buying. This session breaks down the financial and lifestyle benefits of homeownership to help you make the best choice for your future.

Town Hall: Affordable Solutions

Join the conversation with city officials and community leaders on solutions to increase housing affordability and expand access to lending programs in your city.

Development for the People

Join with NAREB developers nationwide on partnering with cities to create community-focused developments that deliver affordable housing opportunities.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma: Black Real Estate History & Landmarks

Tulsa, Oklahoma holds one of the most powerful and complex stories in Black real estate history. In the early 20th century, Tulsa's Greenwood District became one of the most prosperous Black communities in the United States, often referred to as 'Black Wall Street.' Built largely through Black homeownership, entrepreneurship, and land ownership, the district symbolized Black wealth and economic independence before it was devastated during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Why Tulsa Is Significant to Black Real Estate History

  • The Greenwood District was one of the most successful Black economic and residential communities in the United States during the early 1900s.
  • Black residents built wealth through property ownership, businesses, and professional services within a self-sustaining community.
  • The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre destroyed more than 1,000 homes and hundreds of Black-owned businesses, representing one of the largest losses of Black wealth in American history.
  • Despite the destruction, many residents rebuilt homes and businesses, symbolizing resilience and the determination to restore community wealth through real estate.

Five Important Black Real Estate Landmarks

  • Greenwood District – Known as 'Black Wall Street,' this historic neighborhood was once one of the most prosperous Black communities in America, built through Black-owned businesses and homeownership.
  • Greenwood Cultural Center – A major community institution that preserves the history of the Greenwood community and the legacy of Black entrepreneurship and property ownership.
  • Vernon AME Church – One of the few buildings that survived the Tulsa Race Massacre and a symbol of the resilience of the Greenwood community.
  • Reconciliation Park – A memorial site that honors the victims and history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre while recognizing the destruction of Black homes and businesses.
  • Mabel B. Little Heritage House – A historic home that reflects the residential life and legacy of Black families who lived in the Greenwood community.

Legacy

Tulsa's history highlights both the extraordinary success of Black communities built through real estate and the devastating impact of racial violence and discrimination on Black wealth. The story of Greenwood continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of property ownership, community investment, and the protection of Black economic progress.

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