Understanding the Past. Showing Up Now.

Join us this important conversation with the founders of Black Wall Street Reno about history, context, and what comes next.

On June 16, we’ll explore the histories of Juneteenth, Black Wall Street, and Black Lives Matter—what happened, why these moments matter, and how they continue to shape the world we live in today.

• Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s now a federal holiday and a reminder that freedom has not always been immediate or equal.
• Black Wall Street (Tulsa Race Massacre) refers to the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, once a thriving Black community and economic hub. In 1921, a white mob destroyed the neighborhood in a violent attack, killing residents and wiping out generational wealth. It remains one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in U.S. history. Black Wall Street Reno was named to honor this history.
• Black Lives Matter is a movement that began in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer and grew into a global call for racial justice after the M**der of George Floyd in 2020. It focuses on ending systemic racism, police violence, and inequities that impact Black communities.

This isn’t just about looking back. It’s about understanding how these histories connect to the present. And what it means to show up as an ally today.

If you’ve been wanting to learn more, ask questions, and figure out how to take meaningful action, this is a great place to start.

Black Wall Street in Reno is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization formed to meet the needs of Black and other underserved minorities in the Reno-Sparks area. The vision of Black Wall Street is to create an environment that will strengthen its disadvantaged communities.

The mission of Black Wall Street Reno is to provide resources and services to Black and underserved communities that increase their self-sufficiency and sustainability. At Black Wall Street Reno, they take pride in making history and providing new generations with the support, courage, counseling, and care they need to thrive and better themselves, their families, and their community.

Black Wall Street funds its operations through a combination of grants, donations, and in-kind donations! If you would like to join or support their efforts, click here to find out how to get involved.

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