[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 454 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 454

   Expressing support for the designation of the 1st day in June as 
                       ``Black Wall Street Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 1, 2021

 Mr. Torres of New York submitted the following resolution; which was 
           referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for the designation of the 1st day in June as 
                       ``Black Wall Street Day''.

Whereas the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the most 
        prosperous Black communities in the United States in the early 20th 
        century, and Greenwood's commercial district was known nationally as 
        ``Black Wall Street'';
Whereas, on May 31 and June 1, 1921, a mob of armed White men descended upon 
        Greenwood and launched what is now known as the ``Tulsa Race Massacre'';
Whereas the White mob's violence led to the deaths of an estimated 300 Black 
        residents, over 800 reports of injuries, and the destruction of more 
        than 1,200 homes;
Whereas the White mob looted, burned, or otherwise destroyed the 42 square 
        blocks of Greenwood, including every church, school, and business;
Whereas approximately 8,000 Black Tulsans were left homeless and lost millions 
        of dollars of wealth that went unrealized by future generations;
Whereas government officials blocked redevelopment efforts, stalling and 
        preventing the reconstruction of the Greenwood community and Black Wall 
        Street; and
Whereas the 1st day in June of each year would be an appropriate date to 
        designate as ``Black Wall Street Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``Black Wall Street Day''.
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