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The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission is calling on Governor Kevin Stitt to veto a bill that would outlaw teaching topics like historic and systemic racism in a way that could cause discomfort. The commission’s project director Phil Armstrong spoke with Public Radio Tulsa s Chris Polansky about why they’re speaking out and how it may affect their currently under construction Greenwood Rising History Center. -
PUBLIC RADIO TULSA: So, in your open letter to the governor you say you are not a political group. So how is it that you came to determine that you wanted to speak out like this?
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Church Creates Prayer Room Dedicated To Sharing Tulsa Race Massacre Story
Tulsa’s First Baptist Church opened a prayer room Monday dedicated to sharing the tragic history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Use your mind to travel back one full century, narrator Phil Armstrong said.
As visitors step into the prayer room, they are guided through six stops, with Armstrong s voice leading the way through their headphones. He is the project director for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission. This is a significant way for our community to move forward together, said Armstrong.
He and First Baptist Pastor Deron Spoo worked together to make the room a reality and a place to visit for the next 121 days leading up to the Race Massacre centennial. The Red Cross report and newspaper articles reveal that in 1921, First Baptist church opened at least one room to help massacre victims seeking refuge.
New Building In Greenwood Reaches Construction Milestone
Construction of a new 85,000-square-foot office, retail and entertainment building on North Greenwood reached a milestone Monday as crews hoisted the final beam in a topping out ceremony.
Developers said the project played a big part in bringing another new building to the block, one of great importance to Greenwood.
Developers of 21 North Greenwood are excited about the new office and retail space, but they re just as excited about their new neighbors, the Greenwood Rising History Center. Really just proud to be associated with Greenwood and build projects that the men and women who made Greenwood great would be proud of, said Developer Kajeer Yar.