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Resilience Rising: The Untold Story of Black Wall Street

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT/ DOCUMENTARY FILM
WRITER/PRODUCER: Maisha Dyson

Synopsis:

Resilience Rising" delves into Black Wall Street's storied past, its destruction in the Tulsa Massacre, and its impactful entrepreneurial legacy through figures like O.W. Gurley and Loula Williams, and contemporaries Robert F. Smith and Sheila Crump Johnson. This documentary showcases the relentless spirit of Greenwood's descendants, overcoming systemic challenges to rebuild and prosper. It's a tribute to African American entrepreneurship and resilience, inspiring future generations to continue the legacy of justice, equality, and community upliftment, making it more than a historical recount but a call to action for ongoing innovation and success.

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