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“Build in Tulsa” aims to rebuild Black Wall Street 100 years after massacre

During the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre a century ago, a white mob stormed the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing hundreds of people. The massacre left dozens of homes, buildings and churches completely destroyed in the district, known as Black Wall Street for its thriving Black community. A movement called “Build in Tulsa” aims to spark a major economic boom among Black creators and businesses. Randolph Wiggins, the group’s venture partner and managing director, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss its overall mission. Source

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Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre

Hundreds gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma to commemorate 100 years since the destruction of a thriving black community once known as “Black Wall Street.” This comes as President Biden prepares to announce measures to narrow the racial wealth gap in cities like Tulsa. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss what similarities he sees between what happened then and the racial violence occurring in the U.S. today. Source

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Chasten Buttigieg opens up about life on campaign trail and his memoir

Growing up gay in the Midwest and life on the campaign trail are some of the topics Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, covers in his book. “I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir,” published by ViacomCBS’ Simon and Schuster, is out in paperback with a new preface at the beginning of Pride Month. Chasten Buttigieg spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the book. Source

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