This clip from Generation Citizen‘s Community Conversation, The Future of Democracy is an Inclusive Education, features Carlos Moreno, author of The Victory of Greenwood describing how Greenwood rebuilt after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It was the education and commitment to community that led to Greenwood becoming a thriving district … Read More
Tulsa People: In their own words: Carlos Moreno
I think people need to know the history. They need to know these policies. They need to know why their city looks the way it looks. I think in that knowledge, once you have it, there is a lot of hope, because it’s like, OK, we made these choices as … Read More
OETA: Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later blends historical accounts of the massacre and the art of local creatives to paint a full picture of Greenwood—from the past, present and aspirations of a thriving future. “OETA is in the business of telling stories of importance for all Oklahomans. And, for too … Read More
GenX Radio: Looking at Greenwood with our hearts, not minds: Tulsa resident finds treasure in descendants and documents
“When I discovered everything that I discovered, it was like opening a treasure chest,” Carlos Moreno said. “There would be a little piece in one book and another little piece in another book and when you put all these pieces together, you get this picture of a very rich life … Read More
Tulsa World: As 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre approaches, meet 10 Tulsans who are helping promote the history
Before writing his book “The Victory of Greenwood,” Carlos Moreno wasn’t sure he was the right person for the task. “I didn’t grow up in Tulsa. I’m not Black — I’m Mexican on both sides of my family,” said Moreno, who hails from Santa Clara, California. “So I really struggled … Read More
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