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President biden just released a proclamation for day of remembrance to mark what happened 100 years ago today in the thriving community of greenwood, oklahoma. a prayer wall was just dedicated at an historic church in that area. a corner of north tulsa, also known as black wall street, where black business, art, culture flourished, became the center of one of the deadliest and most destructive race massacres in american history. and now the new film, cnn's "dreamland: the burning of black wall street" takes a revealing look at what really happened on greenwood on that tragic day a century ago ...

The only standing black-owned structure on historic greenwood area from the black wall street era. it survived by a miracle. it remains a reminder of the racial healing that is still not happened to a certain extent in tulsa, even after all this time. trymaine lee is on the ground there. the mood there today, what's it like? what does this prayer wall mean to folks on this somber anniversary? >> reporter: thanks so much for having me. i have been here for a number of days and have witnessed the commemorations and marches. there is something heavy in the air. behind me you see a couple hundred ...

That were harmed in doing everything in our power to make sure those people receive justice, in our power to make sure those people receivejustice, respect and reparations. one of the events planned to mark the anniversary — a major concert — has been cancelled. let's get more from gary o'donoghue in tulsa. there've been plenty of commemorations over the last few days here. you could see behind me the dedication of a prayer wall at the dedication of a prayer wall at the ame church. they have been marches, ribbon cuttings, unveiling as of this and that but at the heart of it there is still ...

It is the only structure on North Greenwood Avenue that survived one of the worst race massacres in American history. During those 18 dreadful hours, people actually hid in the church's basement for

Tulsa Remembers: List Of Events For 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial All eyes will be on Tulsa for the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on May 31-June 1. You can find a list of all events and activities planned, starting May 26 for the commemoration of the centennial. You can visit the Black Wall Street Legacy Festival website, 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission website, or the National Black Power Convention website for more information. Stay tuned to News On 6 and NewsOn6.com for full coverage of the centennial events. Wednesday, May 26 Greenwood Art Projec...