America's Black Wall Street: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BROKEN TREATIES, BLACK RESISTANCE, POLITICAL FEAR AND SACRED GROUND.

Chief Egunwale Amusan

Nov 2023 · Chief Egunwale Amusan

About this ebook

America's Black Wall Street goes beyond the usual account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the destruction of Black Wall Street. Amusan provides a historical and political context, a brilliant, yet overlooked explanation for this massacre and others across the United States. He takes us back to the Indian Territory, the settlement of the Five Civilized Tribes, the political and financial conflict between the tribes, their freedman, black resistance, and political strides.

Amusan proclaims "the biggest fear of white supremacists is Black political independence and domination." He makes a connection with the historic roadblocks for Black voters as the present day efforts to suppress the Black vote. His conclusions based on his research support a deliberate campaign to destroy Black Wall Street and the Greenwood community, the financial threat it posed, and the threat of successful participation of Black citizens in the political process. America's Black Wall Street: The Untold Story of Broken Treaties, Black Resistance, Political Fear, and Sacred Ground is a must read for those seeking a thorough understanding of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the destruction of Black Wall Street.

About the author

Chief Egunwale Amusan was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is a descendant of 3 survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. Chief Amusan is the author of "America's Black Wall Street", The Untold Story of Broken Treaties, Black Resistance, Political Fear, and Sacred Ground. Amusan is the Executive Producer of the groundbreaking documentary "Oaklawn" which takes a deep dive into the 1921 mass graves investigation. Amusan is featured in the award-winning WNYC studios podcast Blindspot (Tulsa Burning), as well as the Emmy Award Winning documentary "Dreamland"

Amusan is featured in Essence magazine as a Social Entrepeneur creating social change in the communuty.

Chief Amusan developed an extensive digital version of The Real Black Wall Street Tour for National Geographic's "2892 Miles To Go Tulsa." 

In 2021, Chief Egunwale Amusan testified before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C., on how the lack of accountability concurrently impacts the identity of Tulsa and the welfare of its citizens today.

Chief is the owner of The Real Black Wall Street Tour LLC. This family-run business is committed to telling the history of Greenwood from the perspective of its descendants and survivors.