Fresno Black Wall Street, Gives honor to the iconic “Black Wall Street” of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Approaching the 1920’s racially divided communities became the mecca for black businesses. Blacks developed and supported their own entities and operations. Black-owned businesses were at an all-time high, creating one of the most prosperous African American communities in America.
Home for many prominent black businesses, in the greenwood community, until June 21st, 1921. One of the deadliest race riots, Led by the “Ku Klux Klan” resulted in the destruction of these businesses claiming the lives of as many as 300 African Americans, leaving more than 9,000 homeless. Destroying churches, 30 grocery stores, a hospital, a post office, schools, a bank, 21 restaurants, two movie theaters, libraries, a half dozen private airplanes and a bus system. The remaining local blacks rebuilt greenwood without assistance from the state. By 1942 greenwood saw a resurgence of more than 200 black owned operations.
Fresno Black Wall Street represents the rebirth of prosperous African American communities. This Database of excellence is to allow black entrepreneurs, business owners, and black consumers to become economically synced. Reclaiming our finances, and proclaiming our spending power.
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