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Black Wall St Foundation Official Back Up Page for @blackwall.st and non profit arm

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💥 Did you know about this? The story of the thriving community of Greenwood, Tulsa—better known as Black Wall Street.
A symbol of Black excellence, it was destroyed in 1921 in a tragedy most history books ignore. Let’s uncover the truth they don’t want us to know.

Like and share this. Let’s keep this history alive.

>>> @djkrystallake <<<

#BlackWallStreet #HiddenHistory
#BlackExcellence #blacktiktokcommunity #historytok #BlackEmpowerment
#UntoldStories #blackhistory #decolonize #decolonizeyourmind by @bws.foundation

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HBCU Tour loading. Tag your college or university below. We’re bringing pitch competitions, valuable panel discussions on financial literacy, business and careers💪🏾. Shout out to @pvamu for having us!

DM for sponsor and vendor opportunities by @bws.foundation

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Comment “Dash” now for tickets to the September 23rd event here in Houston. Code “TNBWS” for a discount! See you there !

#pvamu #tsu #houstonnetworking taken in Rice University In Houston, Texas by @bws.foundation

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Nationwide — Dr. @velma_trayham , nationally recognized executive strategist, entrepreneur, and President & CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, has been selected to serve as a national judge for the Community Futures Challenge, a national initiative launched by PMI U.S. and administered in partnership with Arizona State University.

The Challenge will award five $50,000 grants, totaling $250,000, to eligible nonprofit organizations advancing practical, community-driven solutions across the United States. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas such as workforce development, economic mobility, public infrastructure, civic technology, entrepreneurship, and other initiatives that materially strengthen communities.
She is using her appointment to help broaden awareness of the opportunity among nonprofit leaders and community-based organizations that may not traditionally have access to national corporate funding networks.

Applications are open through Nov. 30, 2026. Nonprofits can learn more and apply at america250cfc.org.

For Trayham, the appointment represents both a national leadership milestone and an opportunity to help elevate community-based organizations developing solutions to some of the country’s most persistent economic and social challenges. “There are extraordinary organizations doing transformative work in communities across America, but too often they lack the capital, visibility and relationships needed to take that work to the next level,” she said. “I want nonprofit leaders — particularly those closest to the challenges they are solving - to know that this opportunity exists and to apply.”
#nonprofits by @bws.foundation

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The Jackson County, MS District Attorney announced Monday that a grand jury unanimously returned a NO TRUE BILL in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. No one will be charged.

Nolan went missing after a July 4th boat trip to Horn Island and was found two days later. Both autopsies list his cause and manner of death as undetermined. The DA noted that Mississippi has no statute of limitations on homicide, so the case could be revisited if new evidence comes forward.

Our prayers remain with Nolan’s family. 🕊️ Drop your thoughts below. 👇🏾

#NolanWells #JusticeForNolan #BlackWallSt #Mississippi #News by @bws.foundation

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Step Up for Your Legacy. 🖤✊🏾

The Black Wall Street Legacy Weekend isn’t just a gathering; it’s a call to action. Real change takes real people. People like YOU: leaders, innovators, and doers who are driven by purpose.

Whether you want to organize, inspire, create, or lend a hand, your skills are needed.

Volunteers. Ambassadors. Planners. Visionaries. Every contribution counts, and together, we’ll make this weekend unforgettable.

Our ancestors turned Greenwood Avenue into a beacon of Black excellence. Let’s honor that strength by showing up and building on their foundation. 💪🏾

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✅ Play a part in history in the making
✅ Connect with dynamic Black business leaders and founders
✅ Reinvest in the community that’s shaped us all
✅ Leave a powerful legacy for future generations

Limited spots are available for this event, so don’t just witness history, help CREATE it.

👇🏾 Ready to step in?
DM "LEGACY" for roles, registration, and details.

#BlackWallStreet #LegacyWeekend #BlackBusiness #BlackEntrepreneurs #Volunteer #BlackNetworking #SupportBlackEvents by @bws.foundation

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It all started in Galveston, Texas.

On June 19, 1865, the news of freedom finally reached the shores of the island — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

The newly freed men and women of Galveston didn’t wait. They didn’t hesitate. They burst into celebration — filling the streets with prayer, song, and community feasts that shook the ground beneath their free feet.

That joy was radical. That joy was resistance. That joy was the beginning of something that would never be silenced.

Today, we honor those first Jubilees. We honor the resilience of those who came before us — who celebrated freedom before the world was ready to acknowledge it.

We carry that spirit forward. Always.

Happy Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚🖤

#Juneteenth #GalvestonHistory #FreedomDay #BlackWallSt #Emancipation JubileeDay June19 BlackHistory FreedomIsNotFree HonorThePast by @bws.foundation

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RP @the.root From tech corridors to legacy Southern hubs, from federal job centers to rapidly expanding suburban counties, Black Americans are forging communities where Black wealth and excellence continue to grow — carrying on the legacy of Black Wall Street.

Here are 10 of the top cities where a new generation of Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and families are anchoring themselves. by @bws.foundation

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Today is the day. Black Wall St. is proud and excited to stand as a partner organization for United by the Game: Mega Networking Kickoff Experience, a historic gathering bringing together Houston’s business, civic, cultural, nonprofit, and professional communities for one powerful night of connection. Thanks @htxmillennials

This is more than networking. It is a citywide moment of collaboration, visibility, leadership, and opportunity as Houston continues to show the world what unity, culture, and community impact look like.

Join us today at The Ballroom at the Bayou from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with VIP entry beginning at 5:30 PM. We are honored to be part of this landmark experience and look forward to connecting with leaders, entrepreneurs, organizations, and changemakers from across the city.

Tickets: UnitedByTheGame.Eventbrite.com

#UnitedByTheGame #BlackWallSt #HoustonNetworking #HoustonBusiness #CommunityPartners PartnerOrganization HoustonEvents BusinessNetworking EconomicOpportunity HoustonLeaders by @bws.foundation

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