Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

# Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act **What the Bill Does** This bill would establish a national monument in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to honor the Historic Greenwood District, historically known as "Black Wall Street." The legislation would create a formal federal designation for this historically significant African American neighborhood that was destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. If passed, the monument would recognize and preserve the area's historical importance and promote public education about this tragic event and the thriving Black-owned businesses and community that existed there before the violence. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects residents and property owners in the Greenwood District area of Tulsa, as well as visitors and educational institutions. The legislation includes provisions for land transfers, federal oversight through advisory bodies, and intergovernmental coordination between federal, state, and local authorities.

It addresses how the monument will be managed and how the land will be used going forward while balancing historic preservation with property rights concerns. **Current Status** As of now, the bill has passed the Senate (S 1051) and awaits consideration in the House of Representatives. It has bipartisan sponsorship, with Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma as the primary sponsor, indicating broad agreement on honoring this important but often overlooked chapter of American history.