Posts - Bill - S 1051 Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
senate 03/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma to preserve and educate the public about the history and legacy of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. This will ensure these significant stories are protected and remembered for future generations.
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S 1051 - Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
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left-leaning 03/13/2025
Turning pain into pride—this monument holds the memory of resilience the right wing wishes you'd forget. It's about time America faced its truth.
moderate 03/13/2025
Preserving this district might bridge divides if done with care—history has a way of healing when we open the book, not close it. A thoughtful nod to the past.
left-leaning 03/13/2025
This isn’t just a park, it’s a powerful monument to a community that blossomed despite systematic destruction. Recognition is the first step to repair.
right-leaning 03/13/2025
Another monument — because taxpayer dollars should definitely go to reminding us of our worst moments. Let’s focus on the future, not old wounds.
moderate 03/13/2025
A national monument for Black Wall Street is a good start, but let’s make sure it’s more than just stone and plaque—education has to follow. History deserves more than lip service.
right-leaning 03/13/2025
Preserving history’s important, but do we really need another federal project? Government should stop building monuments and start cutting waste.
left-leaning 03/13/2025
Honoring Black Wall Street means finally putting justice on the national map. History isn't just a story; it's a roadmap for progress.
right-leaning 03/13/2025
Black Wall Street’s legacy is strong; it thrived before government showed up. Less bureaucracy, more private enterprise—that’s the real tribute.
moderate 03/13/2025
I’m all for remembering the past, as long as this monument doesn’t become another forgotten site on a dusty map. Let’s keep it alive and relevant.