Welcome to the Tulsa Chapter!
Home of Black Wall Street
Watch the Charter Ceremony for the Tulsa Chapter
Greenwood is a historic freedom colony in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As one of the most prominent concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States during the early 20th century, it was popularly known as America's "Black Wall Street". It was burned to the ground in the Tulsa race massacre of 1921, in which white residents massacred as many as 300 black residents, injuring hundreds more, and leaving 5,000 people homeless. The riot was one of the most devastating massacres in the history of U.S. race relations, destroying the once-thriving Greenwood community.
Tyler Jackson studied Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University. Tyler is a high energy business administration professional and creative problem solver. Tyler is committed to weaving the mission and ideals of Black Connect into the Tulsa community and beyond. Connect with Tyler.
“I am honored to serve as the first President of the Tulsa Chapter of Black Connect and work with all stakeholders to help create new Black-owned businesses and support existing businesses in the tradition of our historical city. ”
The TULSA Chapter is currently engaged in these exciting initiatives:
Implementation of a national program
Fundraising activities that support the chapter's programs and initiatives
Developing strategic partnerships with government, local businesses and universities, and government that facilitate economic growth of Tulsa’s Black community
Proudly serving the community as a resource for members of the community who are interested in entrepreneurship or want to support local Black-owned businesses
Advocating for resources for Black-owned businesses from local government
As a member of the TUlSa chapter you will have the opportunity to:
Lead the chapter as a chapter officer and represent Black Connect within the Tulsa community
Join a committee and assist in the administration and operation of the chapter
If you're a business owner: present a business problem, new product, or service and get feedback from chapter members; pitch your business; get leads; attract new customers, participate in programs and services offered by the national organization
If you're not a business owner: share your perspective with business owners in your chapter as a consumer or professional; share professional knowledge with business owners that can help strengthen their businesses; help promote members’ businesses; share leads with chapter members who are business owners for potential customers/clients
Individuals, Corporations, and Businesses
Support the efforts of the Tulsa Chapter
“I had the advantage of both genetics and upbringing. As I looked around at those who did not have these advantages, it became clear to me that I had a moral obligation to direct my resources to help repair that inequity.”