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Known as \u201cthe world\u2019s largest small town,\u201d Tulsa, Oklahoma offers a wonderful mix of both Native American and African American culture and history, plus a blend of Midwestern and Southern charm. It is rich in Black history from Black Wall Street to the Tulsa Race Massacre. Interestingly. it was also known as \u201cthe Oil Capital of the World\u201d due to the the rapid growth of the oil industry. By 1920, Tulsa served as the base for over 400 petroleum companies.<\/p>\n
DISCLAIMER:<\/strong> In an effort to shed light on a lens that I travel everywhere with, I decided that it was important for me to explicitly talk about My Black American Traveler Experience.<\/strong> I want to stress that everyone has their own experiences and biases traveling to any country. Therefore, my experience may not be your own. In specifying the Black American identity, I acknowledge that while there are some commonalities in experiences as Black people, there is also a privilege of being an American. I am supplementing my thoughts and experience with a context on demographics as I think it is important to paint the whole picture!<\/p>\n Some wonderings you may have that I hope this post helps to answer are:<\/strong><\/p>\n Part 1: Know BLACK<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What I Expected vs. My Reality \/\/ Treatment & Safety \/\/ Language \/\/ Vibe & Culture \/\/ Visibility \/\/ Demographics<\/p>\n Part 2: Celebrate BLACK<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Black Artists in Tulsa \/\/ Black Festivals in Tulsa \/\/ Black Musicians in Tulsa<\/p>\n Part 3: Amplify BLACK<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn from a Tulsa resident her experience traveling while Black in Tulsa \/\/ 10+ Tulsa Black Creators & Entrepreneurs to Follow<\/p>\n Part 4: Learn BLACK<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Tulsa\u2019s Connection to the Black Experience<\/a> \/\/ Locations to Learn Black History in Tulsa<\/p>\n Part 5: Buy BLACK<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Black Owned Businesses in Tulsa Oklahoma \/\/ Black Owned itinerary in Tulsa<\/p>\n Part 6: Detailed Itinerary<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn how to get access to a detailed itinerary so you do not have to do any planning for your trip<\/p>\n Part 1: Know BLACK<\/strong><\/p>\n For More Information, Read Here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n I assumed Tulsa is White AF, so I did not think there was much a vibe for Black folk. I also assumed that I should have my guard up because Oklahoma has had some negative connotation for the Black community. I also thought Tulsa would have a limited about of things to do and that Tulsa is a not diverse city.<\/p>\n A. Treatment & Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n As a Black person, I felt very safe. I realized that Tulsa has a small, strong Black community. Everyone seems to know each other and there is a close-knit feel. While the Black community is concentrated in a very small area, its super welcoming. Non-Black people were also super welcoming, and often started conversations with me. I absolutely loved it!<\/p>\n\n
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What I Expected<\/strong><\/h3>\n
My Reality<\/strong><\/h3>\n