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Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre to Appear Before Oklahoma Supreme Court As Historic Case Hangs in the Balance

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 2 in a case brought by the two last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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  • The Oklahoma Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 2 in a case brought by the two last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
  • They are hoping that the state’s Supreme Court will swiftly direct the Tulsa District Court to move the case forward – thereby giving them a shot at seeing justice during their lifetime.
  • However, the Oklahoma Supreme Court quickly revived the case, agreeing to consider the Survivors’ argument that they were being held to a standard that no other plaintiff in Oklahoma is required to meet.
  • Hughes "Uncle Red" Van Ellis, who was the youngest of the remaining massacre survivors at 102, died in October.

Black Wall Street AVL Introduces a Free Inaugural Virtual Incubator Program, Teaching Black-Owned Businesses How to Grow Through Local Travel & Tourism Opportunities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Wall Street AVL (BWS-Avl) proudly introduces the launch of its Inaugural National Virtual Incubator, adding to its educational lineup in anticipation of the Fourth Annual Grind-Fest. This virtual program webinar series will be hosted on March 6th and 13th. The ninety-minute sessions are designed to empower black-owned businesses by equipping them with crucial tools, language, and resources to access opportunities within the tourism industry.

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  • The ninety-minute sessions are designed to empower black-owned businesses by equipping them with crucial tools, language, and resources to access opportunities within the tourism industry.
  • Black Wall Street has actively tapped into the $3 billion tourism economy by preparing BIPOC entrepreneurs for engagement."
  • Nestled under the umbrella of Black Wall Street AVL, the Grin Fest is a free, three-day event that celebrates the success of Black entrepreneurs + business owners in Asheville.
  • To sign up for the Black Wall Street AVL Incubator Program, visit the registration link .

Tulsa Receives EDA Tech Hubs Designation with ‘Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy’ Proposal

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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“The Tech Hubs designation is also an important validation of TIL’s tech-led economic development strategy for the region, ‘ Tulsa’s Tech Niche .’ This moment affirms Tulsa’s position as a nationwide leader in uncrewed aerial systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and other complementary industries.”

Key Points: 
  • “The Tech Hubs designation is also an important validation of TIL’s tech-led economic development strategy for the region, ‘ Tulsa’s Tech Niche .’ This moment affirms Tulsa’s position as a nationwide leader in uncrewed aerial systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and other complementary industries.”
    The Tech Hubs designation affirms that American leadership in science and technology is firmly rooted in the Tulsa region.
  • The Tech Hubs designation makes Tulsa eligible to apply for up to $75 million in implementation funding from the EDA in Phase 2 of the Tech Hubs Program.
  • A Tech Hubs designation pushes us closer to our goal of expanding access to all Tulsans and building a more equitable economy."
  • This designation of Tulsa as a Tech Hub tells the world that something important is happening here.

SeedAI’s “Hack the Future” Series Builds on the Success of the Generative Red Team Challenge at DEF CON 31 and Will Drive Artificial Intelligence Engagement Deeper Into Underserved Communities

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The first Hack the Future will take place in historic Greenwood, Okla., on October 26 and 27.

Key Points: 
  • The first Hack the Future will take place in historic Greenwood, Okla., on October 26 and 27.
  • Greenwood, also known as “Black Wall Street,” embodies the socio-cultural complexities that must be built into the foundation of all AI research, education, and adoption efforts.
  • Community college students who participated in the GRT Challenge will join 300+ community members for Hack the Future: Greenwood.
  • Black Tech Street previously led a delegation of 65 members to the GRT Challenge at DEF CON 31.

This Week in People & Culture News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "With support from EY US, we will work toward advancing women in the corporate pipeline and fostering their success."
  • The Sachs Foundation's mission is to further racial equity for Black Coloradans by supporting education, health and well-being through student enrichment, financial support and professional development.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.
  • Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

Black Tech Street Announces Alliance with Microsoft to Digitally Transform Historic Greenwood

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Tech Street announced an unprecedented alliance with Microsoft for Historic Greenwood, the neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, given the moniker, "Black Wall Street," by Booker T. Washington for its abundance of affluent Black entrepreneurs.

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  • Dubbed by Black Tech Street, "The Digital Transformation of Black Wall Street", the alliance aims to restore Greenwood's position as a national hub for Black talent and innovation.
  • Founded in 2021, Black Tech Street's mission is to rebirth Black Wall Street as a Black innovation economy by securing Black tech-focused economic and industry development opportunities for the Greenwood community.
  • Black Tech Street Cyber Summit: In 2024, Black Tech Street and Tulsa Innovation Labs will host the first Black Tech Street Cyber Summit.
  • Black Tech Street architects and secures Black tech focused economic and industry development opportunities for the Greenwood community and serves as a chief storyteller for Black Wall Street's 21st century rebirth.

Juneteenth and Emancipation Day: How the 'Buy Black' movement is addressing economic inequality

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Juneteenth — a portmanteau of June and nineteenth — celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

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  • Juneteenth — a portmanteau of June and nineteenth — celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
  • It officially enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas and granted freedom to all remaining enslaved people in the U.S. Emancipation Day holds similarly significant meaning in Canada and other former British colonies.
  • Both Juneteenth and Emancipation Day are powerful celebrations that honour the vibrancy and resilience of Black communities.

Buying Black and showing it

    • In response to ongoing challenges about market exclusion, the My Black Receipt initiative emerged as a dynamic social movement.
    • My Black Receipt is a digital collective that encourages consumers to support Black-owned businesses.
    • The movement uses social media, media appearances and a website to educate consumers about the benefits of buying from Black-owned businesses, including supporting Black employment, causes and wealth generation.

New type of online market

    • For example, it partnered with online review site Yelp to help businesses self-identify as Black-owned, allowing consumers to search for and support Black businesses.
    • These outcomes are a testament to the success of the My Black Receipt collective.
    • My Black Receipt represents a new type of online enclave that brings together Black consumers, their allies and business owners and transcends geographic boundaries.

Helping My Black Receipt thrive

    • We conducted an online ethnography study with our colleagues to examine the My Black Receipt movement.
    • To facilitate co-ordination and showcase the collective impact of their efforts, organizers established a dedicated platform on the My Black Receipt website.
    • Through these practices and initiatives, the My Black Receipt enclave thrives, fostering a sense of community and empowerment while driving tangible change in support of Black-owned businesses and economic equity.

Closing the racial wealth gap

    • These arrangements work together to bring and retain more wealth within the Black community, aiming to address the significant wealth gap between Black and white Americans.
    • Black Americans possess as little as US$4 in wealth for every US$100 accumulated by white Americans, and Black Canadians earn, on average, $12,000 less than their non-racialized counterparts.
    • By fighting against discrimination through market intervention, these movements create wealth within the Black communities.

BLACK WOMEN TALK TECH PRESENTS THE 7TH ANNUAL 'ROADMAP TO BILLIONS' CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women Talk Tech is excited to host its 7th Annual Roadmap to Billions conference, taking place May 18-20th, 2023 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Women Talk Tech is excited to host its 7th Annual Roadmap to Billions conference, taking place May 18-20th, 2023 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Black Women Talk Tech is a collective of Black women tech founders supporting Black women to build the next billion-dollar business.
  • "We're excited to amplify the stories of black female and non-binary tech founders and their allies.
  • "At Brooklyn Navy Yard, we believe events like the Roadmap to Billions Conference are critical to driving positive change in the tech industry.

Meet the 10 Tech Startups in the Inaugural Geekz Ventures Pre-Accelerator

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- US-based pre-accelerator Geekz Ventures has announced its class of 10 startups for its inaugural cohort program.

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  • ATLANTA, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- US-based pre-accelerator Geekz Ventures has announced its class of 10 startups for its inaugural cohort program.
  • Geekz Ventures provides access to world-class mentors and coaches, peer-to-peer networking, and an equity-free grant with the possibility for follow-up funding.
  • Geekz Ventures program manager Brandon Wilkins said, "What's exciting me the most is being able to witness up-and-coming black-founded tech startups.
  • Geekz Ventures also provides an outlet for its entrepreneurs to work on their emotional health, professional relationships, and stress management.

108-Year-Old Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Viola Ford Fletcher Turns to Literary Activism to Seek Justice, Making History as the Oldest Woman in the World to Publish Her Memoir

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mocha Media Inc is honored to announce the publication of DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY, The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre In Her Own Words (Hardcover; On Sale: May 30, 2023; $29.99; ISBN: 9781737168409) by Viola Ford Fletcher with her grandson Ike Howard on the 102nd Anniversary of the event that caused the single worst incident of racial violence in the history of the United States. 

Key Points: 
  • DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY, THE OLDEST LIVING SURVIVOR OF THE TULSA MASSACRE, IN HER OWN WORDS
    "I have lived through the massacre every day.
  • A lifetime in the making, DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY shares the journey of the oldest survivor and last living witness of the Tulsa Massacre of 1921.
  • "I will never forget the violence of the white mob when we left our home.
  • Upon publication Ms. Fletcher will be 109 years old, making her the oldest centurion to ever write a book.