More than 12% of Oklahoma's population is Black. Of this population, less than 1% live in rural Oklahoma in towns that were settled by their Black ancestors. These 13 towns are what remain from as ...
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Oklahoma historic Black town transforming brick by brickOne of Oklahoma’s all-Black towns that’s still standing is looking to transform the town’s trajectory, brick by brick. Boley is a town that’s carefully curating its story, one historic site at a time.
Oklahoma has thirteen remaining historically black towns. This series profiles each of these towns and gives you a better perspective on their past, present, and future. Each episode showcases why ...
The Bartlesville Westside Community Center is working to raise awareness about Oklahoma's remaining historically all-Black towns and is offering a special two-day tour to educate Oklahomans about ...
Historians say sundown towns are cities or towns that intentionally kept people of color, specifically Black Americans, out of their towns after sundown. There are several documented in our region.
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